Jordyn Zimmerman is a passionate educator and disability advocate. After being diagnosed as autistic at a young age, she did not receive access to augmentative communication until the age of 18. That arduous journey fuels her beliefs around leveraging tools and supports to drive change. She now thrives on boldly showing up and redefining what is possible in learning spaces and throughout the broader community — and has personal experience challenging the status quo, which is featured in the documentary, This Is Not About Me.

Technology enabled effective communication, and Jordyn began advocating through a series of presentations and keynotes around the world. She has played a pivotal role on several projects focused on accessibility, and her insights on autism and inclusion have been published in places such as The Boston Globe and The New York Times, as well as quotes in The 19th. Jordyn was named to the inaugural 2025 Forbes Accessibility 100 List as a top accessibility innovator and impact-maker. She is Board Chair of the national nonprofit CommunicationFIRST, an Apple Distinguished Educator, and served as a two-time appointee on The United States President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. An avid advocate for all learners, Jordyn's vision is clear: To ensure everyone is able to access effective communication and exercise their right to truly inclusive communities.

Jordyn earned her Bachelor's degree in Education Policy from Ohio University and her Master's of Education at Boston College. Most recently, she earned her Master's of Business Administration at Quantic School of Business and Technology.