Public speaking
Kirstie is a passionate and inspiring speaker who is known for weaving insights from her lived experience into educating about neurodiversity, mental health, and inclusive workplaces.
Past engagements
BSAVA 2023
Mind Matters Initiative Research Symposium 2023
BVA Live 2024
SPVS 2024
IVC Congress 2024
Royal Veterinary College 2024
VMG Congress 2024
RCVS Key Stakeholder Day on Supporting Neurodivergent Students 2024
Affinity Futures Courageous Conversations 2024
University of Glasgow 2025
IVC Congress 2025
College of Animal Welfare Head Nurse Congress 2025
BEVA Congress Sat 13th Sep 2025 10.55-12.20pm: Making your veterinary career work
BEVA Congress Sat 13th Sep 2025 1.30-3.00pm: Navigating the quirks: Building cohesive teams with unique individuals
College of Animal Welfare VCA Congress 2025 Wednesday 12th November: ‘I Need Help but I Don’t Know What!’ Neurodiversity and Reasonable Adjustments.
Mind Matters Initiative Research Symposium

Upcoming chances to hear Kirstie speak
Thursday 24 September Battersea Academy’s fourth International Dog & Cat Welfare Conference. A free global learning event for people working in animal shelters and rehoming organisations. The conference title this year is "Sharing knowledge and building collaboration to support the animal, the human, and the organisation."

