Racheal Pallares

About Racheal Pallares

Most organizations don’t lose talent because people can’t do the job. They lose talent because managers are navigating performance, burnout, communication breakdowns, and inconsistent output without systems that actually support different thinking styles.I work in applied organizational psychology, focused on where workplace systems break down when cognitive demands and management practices are misaligned.Autistic and ADHD professionals are often the first to feel these failures. Not because they are the problem, but because they expose where systems are brittle, overloaded, or poorly designed.At Neurodiversity Training Institute, I help leaders and organizations identify these blind spots and fix them before they turn into churn, burnout, or escalation.My work sits at the intersection of:• cognitive performance• executive functioning demands• manager behavior and accountability• organizational system designI do not focus on awareness or performative inclusion. I focus on what actually changes outcomes: clearer expectations, better task design, sustainable workloads, and management systems that work in practice, not just on paper.I still specialize deeply in autism and ADHD in the workplace. I simply treat them as high-signal data points for system failure, not as a DEI checkbox.If you are a leader seeing recurring performance issues, burnout, or quiet disengagement and suspect the system may be the issue, that’s the conversation I’m here for.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Neurodiversity Training Institute

   Jan 2022 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   At the Neurodiversity Training Institute, we don’t just teach inclusion — we build it, reshape it, and encourage companies to make it a reality.We specialize in practical, no-fluff neurodiversity training and consulting that helps organizations move beyond performative checkboxes. Whether you’re trying to recruit talent with ADHD or autism, develop neuro-inclusive leadership, or prevent brilliant minds from burning out, we provide sharp strategies and tough-love guidance to help you succeed.For organizations:We design custom neurodiversity hiring programs, run high-impact manager trainings, and help leadership teams understand the fundamental changes that drive retention, innovation, and trust. Our work equips companies to build workplaces where diverse minds can perform, not just be present.For individuals:We offer personalized mentorship and coaching for neurodivergent professionals who are tired of masking, stuck in career stalls, or burning out under unrealistic workplace demands. We help clients build confidence, navigate neurotypical systems, and create careers that fit how their brains work.Our belief is simple:Neurodiversity isn’t charity. It’s a competitive advantage for companies, for teams, and for the future of work. We’re here to make sure you don’t miss that opportunity.We believe in neurodiversity as a driver of workplace equity, innovation, and productivity. Our commitment is to help both companies and individuals maximize the benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace.

Education

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology and Marketing

Skills

• Consulting
• Account Management
• Sales Presentations
• New Business Development
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Relations
• Marketing
• Inventory Management
• Leadership
• Recruiting
• Strategic Planning
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Sales Force Development
• Business Development
• Sourcing
• Management
• Purchasing
• Strategic Sales Plans