March 12–13, 2026


Invited Speaker
Brenna Maddox, Ph.D.
Implementation Scientist, UNC TEACCH Autism Program
About Brenna Maddox
Dr. Brenna Maddox is a clinical psychologist with expertise in the assessment and treatment of co-occurring psychiatric conditions in autistic individuals across the lifespan. She is particularly interested in preventing suicide and improving mental health outcomes for people on the autism spectrum, training and supporting community mental health clinicians to work with this population, and prioritizing authentic engagement of autistic people in community-partnered research. She is the co-chair of the Autism and Suicide Prevention Workgroup and an adjunct faculty member at the University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program.

Elevate Your Impact is Catalight’s virtual conference, dedicated to advancing person-centered care for individuals with autism and intellectual developmental disabilities (I/DD). Offering continuing education to those who qualify, the conference features a dynamic mix of live sessions and on-demand content, providing a flexible learning experience. Elevate Your Impact is an opportunity to connect with thought leaders, gain insights and optimize care outcomes in behavioral health.