RECORDING: Neurodiverse Hiring Program at Cummins: Discussing the company's dedicated neurodiverse hiring and inclusion program

Dennis Heathfield is the Executive Director, Inclusion - People with Disabilities and Veterans at Cummins. With a strong passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Dennis is dedicated to ensuring that the workforce at Cummins is a true reflection of the communities in which they operate. His current role involves close collaboration with multiple organizations that specialize in the recruitment and hiring of individuals living with disabilities and veterans. Through his efforts, Dennis strives to create an inclusive work environment where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

Jaime is the Design Integrator Leader at Cummins EBU. Part of current role within the Operational Engineering Services Group is to act as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion champion, where we are able to foster and inclusive environment for everyone to thrive and deliver to their full potential, as well as serve as an awareness leader to involve the group in all efforts regarding DE&I across the organization.

He was also part of the Specialisterne project from late 2022 to find candidates from the partnership for a role within his group; where a candidate was ultimately hired.

With a background in Social Work, Radha has spent much of her career working within the disability community - as a researcher, sessional lecturer, trainer and practitioner working directly with autistic children and young adults. Over the last 10 years, Radha’s work has focused on supporting businesses of all sizes and industries to build inclusive workplaces for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Radha is CEO of Specialisterne Canada, a not-for-profit that supports employers in hiring and retaining neurodivergent talent (individuals who self-identify with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities etc.) and in building neuro-inclusive recruitment and management practices in the workplace.