About Us

Welcome to the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce (CNDCC) – a registered 501(c)(6) Non-Charitable Membership organization, passionately committed to fostering neurodivergent representation. CNDCC is governed and steered by an elected Board of Directors. 

At CNDCC, neurodivergent representation is not just a goal; it's our foundation. CNDCC values and incorporates varied perspectives from neurodistinct members & Board to neurotypical allies, to propel the Colorado business community forward through the principles of neuroinclusion. Governed by individuals with diverse minds we believe in embracing the richness of neurodiversity.

Join us in celebrating the power of neurodiversity at the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce – where differences are celebrated as essential elements of innovation and success.

Mission

To provide strategies and opportunities to optimize business growth by building an authentically diverse and equality-based workplace, while helping to further opportunities for neurodivergent individuals to excel in the workforce, business, and leadership.

Vision

Our vision is to make Colorado a leader in neurodiversity affirming business practices, ensuring both businesses and individuals reach maximum potential. 

Our Founders

  • Dr. Amanda Kelly

    Amanda graduated with a Doctorate of Psychological Science from Maynooth University, Ireland, in 2011. Her research background is in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Relational Frame Theory (RFT); established research and practice avenues within which to promote overall behavioral health and social justice. She is also certified as a doctoral level Board Certified Behavior Analyst© (BCBA-D); passionate about neurodiversity affirming, values-based, and trauma informed approaches. She has presented her research nationally and internationally.

    Amanda moved from her home in Ireland to Colorado, USA, in 2013. She is President and CEO of Firefly Autism and Co-Founder of the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce (CNDCC). She serves on the Board of the International Women’s Forum, and advisory committees for the Community College of Aurora, State Behavioral Health Stackable Credential Committee and sits on a federally approved Institutional Review Board at Firefly Autism.

    In her roles, Amanda focuses on values based and transparent leadership to drive innovation in both business and non-profit sectors. She is dedicated to promoting and advancing meaningful societal change for all with whom she works.

  • Tiffany Feingold

    Tiffany is an accomplished business leader with over 22 years of experience in the fields of healthcare and education. She has an extensive background in sales, account management, and leadership.

    Serving as a director for over 12 years, Tiffany demonstrated her ability to recognize a need, create a plan to solve the problem, and then recruit, hire, and mentor a team to implement the vision. Tiffany is known for leading and motivating people to rise to excellence, even when faced with challenging conditions and adversity.

    Her educational background in psychology and keen ability to build valuable partnerships laid a strong foundation for her work serving children with ADHD, Autism, Executive Functioning, and Dyslexia.

    In 2020, Tiffany and her husband, Cyle Feingold founded Guiding Bright Minds a community of educators, professionals, and parents who are dedicated to helping guide and educate parents of neurodivergent children on their journey.

    In 2022, Tiffany co-founded the Colorado Neurodiverse Chamber of Commerce (CNDCC). An organization focused on improving employers' economic growth and development through the support of hiring and retaining qualified neurodiverse employees.

    Tiffany’s motivation and passion for Guiding Bright Minds and CNDCC stems from her personal journey as a parent of a neurodivergent child.

  • Danny Combs

    Danny is a leading voice in creating equitable futures for neurodistinct individuals in business. Mr. Combs is the founder of TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades), the state of Colorado’s leading transition to employment and training organization, and the co-founder of the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce, the first neurodiverse chamber in the country. Danny has brought together almost 100 businesses to build better opportunities, pay, and career advancement for neurodistinct individuals. His organizations have raised over $5 million in funding to create scholarships to serve all socioeconomic classes.

    In addition to being a leader in the community, Danny has worked with multiple Grammy and Oscar-winning artists and won a Grammy Enterprise Award for the music program he developed in Nashville. Mr. Combs is also an Air Force Reservist who serves his country in the 4th Space Warning Squadron and 310th Space Wing. His leadership, community development, and social innovation have been recognized in the Pentagon, on NBC, ABC, PBS, CBS, Fox, the Denver Business Journal, Epoch Times, News Nation, Classy, and more.

    With his dedication and devotion to the community, Danny is also the Board Chair of the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce, a committee member for the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council on Buckley Space Force Base, an Advisory Member for the Career and Technical Education, and part of the Employment Taskforce for the Autism Society of America.

    Finally, he has been published multiple times on his thoughts, practices, and leadership about community development, social innovation, transition, autism, and employment. His new book “Supporting Neurodivergent and Autistic People for Their Transition into Adulthood, Blueprints for Education, Training, and Employment” on Routledge/Taylor Francis Publishing is available now.

    Most importantly, he’s a father of two amazing kids