Meet Kate

Kate Halpin

Meet the face behind NeuroEdge

Kate Halpin (she/her) is a proud neurodiversity advocate and Founder of NeuroEdge. A social impact organisation leading the way for empowering Neurodiversity inclusion in the workplace and broader community.

Neurodivergent herself and with 13+ of experience working within the neurodiversity space, Kate has forged a successful career and is a respected thought leader on neurodiversity inclusion in the workplace.

Kate is a passionate advocate and champion for change. Her expertise lies in guiding organisations to create systemic cultural change and to embed inclusive, strength-based strategies to support and embrace neurodivergent employees so that they can thrive in the workplace.

In addition to her specialisation in neurodiversity, Kate possesses a deep foundational knowledge of corporate ecosystems, having spent over 10 years working across diverse Human Resources and People & Culture functions.

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Her multifaceted background includes:

  • Case Management & Rehabilitation: Navigating complex return-to-work and support structures.

  • Recruitment & Onboarding: Identifying talent and building inclusive entry pathways.

  • Training & Development: Designing and delivering impactful educational programs.

Kate’s educational background, including a BA in Education and Cert IVs in Work Health Safety (WHS) and Training & Assessment, gives her the pedagogical edge needed to create truly engaging adult learning environments. She does more than just share information; she translates complex HR frameworks into actionable, neuro-inclusive strategies, making her the ideal partner for teams looking to drive real cultural change.

Kate’s career highlights:

  • Ranked #2 Australian Neurodiversity Influencer 2025 by Favikon.

  • Ranked #48 in the Top 50 Australian Influencers in 2025 by Favikon.

  • In 2025 Kate won the Disability Inclusion award for Local Business (pictured).

  • Kate has been an active member of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Community Council.

  • Named as a global neurodiversity Evangelistic in 2023.

  • Kate was a winner at the Tech Diversity Awards 2022 for her work leading the NSW Government Tailored Talent Program in partnership with the NSW Public Service Commission in the category Government.

  • Kate was a finalist at the NSW Premiers Awards for the 2020 Tailored Talent Program in the area of helping to build "a strong economy".

  • Kate has presented at numerous conferences and events, including for the Australian Pacific Autism Conference (APAC), the Australian Disability Network, Australian HR Institute (AHRI), Work180 and Australian Government Digital Profession's event.

  • Kate has also featured in numerous news articles and podcasts.

  • Kate has over 28K followers on LinkedIn and uses the platform to educate and champion change within the neurodiversity space.