“DON’T HIDE YOUR LIGHT, LET IT SHINE!”
- THE NEURODIVERGENT REBEL, LYRIC RIVERA
Jenna Meehan, M.S. , OTR/L
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AND PRACTICE OWNER
By creating an affirming space for neurodivergent community members and allies to come together, learn, and support each other, Jenna’s vision for BE ME Occupational Therapy was born. BE ME OT is founded on the belief that all people deserve to be understood, be respected, and be authentic. They are actively involved in the program development, leadership, and growth both in their business and community. Amongst many other things, Jenna is currently a co-leader at All Neurotypes, an Advisory Board Member of a research project Early Intervention Research Group at Northwestern University, and a program leader for the DPS Foundation grant “Disability Justice Liberation Revolution”.
Jenna is a passionate listener, observer, and learner and she combines her professional knowledge and guidance from the Autistic community with her warm, contagious energy to give every client a grounded perspective and a fully tailored experience.
Being a parent to two fun-loving kids with a wonderfully supportive partner, keeps Jenna motivated and inspired in her work. She also enjoys walking with her two cuddly and snack-loving pups. Jenna is a life-long learner, book-lover, and chicken enthusiast.
Jenna (they/she) is proudly neurodivergent and a second-generation occupational therapist who is nationally registered and NC licensed. As an Autistic self-advocate, Jenna has infused their career with unique insights and valuable contributions that empower their clients for authentic self-growth.
After graduating from James Madison University in 2009 with a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Jenna went onto practice OT in a variety of community-based settings in New Jersey, Virginia, and North Carolina. Their career has been focused on working with and learning from Autistic clients and she continues to work towards growing acceptance, inclusivity, and empowerment for the Disabled community, including founding the Neurodiversity Book Club at Durham County Library in July of 2019.
“In some ways, I almost hope that in five years from now I am horrified by what I am saying now, as that would mean I have grown a lot.”
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