Tap Into Your Superpowers with Minds of Light
Minds of Light is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps autistic and neurodivergent adults and families build confidence, connection, and emotional intelligence — together.
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Meet our Coaches & Mentors
Jip Woudstra
Jip Woudstra is a retired behavioral education professional based in Wichita, Kansas, who spent over a decade as a paraprofessional with Visalia Unified School District monitoring student behavior, collecting behavioral data, and supporting IEPs. He holds a Master's in Applied Psychology from Purdue University and earlier worked in youth career counseling and gaming-commission surveillance.
CoachAlison Jones
Alison Jones is the founder and Executive Director of Minds of Light, a neurodivergent-led nonprofit she started in 2020 that supports autistic and neurodivergent teens and adults through programs focused on emotional intelligence, communication, self-advocacy, and job readiness. Drawing on her own lived experience as an autistic person, she leads the organization's flagship L.I.G.H.T. Program and is an active advocate and speaker on emotional skills, autism awareness, and neurodivergent inclusion.
Executive Director / Coach
Board Member / MentorTina Schweiger
Tina Schweiger is a board member and mentor volunteer at Minds of Light, where she draws on a master's in industrial-organizational psychology from Harvard and two decades of business and marketing leadership to support the nonprofit's strategy, growth, and governance. Her work bridges organizational behavior and practical business strategy, which she applies to help the organization strengthen its programs and expand its reach for autistic and neurodivergent teens and adults.
Join a community that celebrates neurodiversity, teaches emotional intelligence, and empowers you to thrive.
At Minds of Light, you’ll find friends who understand, mentors who inspire, and experiences that help you grow.
Together, we celebrate neurodiversity, learn emotional-intelligence skills, and create memories that make life a little lighter.
We can’t wait to meet you!
“Empowering autistic and neurodivergent individuals to thrive through emotional intelligence, inclusion, and community connection.”
— The Minds of Light Mission
What we offer
Minds of Light helps youth and adults on the autism spectrum and other neurodivergent individuals gain independence, confidence, and meaningful employment through emotional intelligence education, mentoring, and real-world skill building.
Our programs are built on lived experience and designed by autistic leaders who understand the path to independence.
We also partner with inclusive employers, schools, and community organizations to create meaningful pathways to employment and independence.
L.I.G.H.T. Program
Through our L.I.G.H.T. program, members receive:
Individual Coaching: Personalized guidance focused on emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and job-readiness skills.
Small Group Workshops: Collaborative learning in communication, teamwork, and leadership.
Peer-Led Meetups: Safe spaces to practice social and professional skills in real-world settings.
Online Learning Tools: Flexible, structured content designed for neurodiverse learning styles. (coming soon)
Family Integration Sessions: Training and support to help families reinforce life and emotional skills at home.
Together, we’re building a world where neurodivergent individuals aren’t just included — they’re empowered to lead, innovate, and shine.
Our Sponsors
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FeelWise
FeelWise provides tools for everyone to build emotional resilience in a fun way.
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Hawks Family Foundation
Transforming lives through kindness
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Thrivent
Money where means more
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San Bernardino, CA Chili's Grill and Bar
Start an Order for Pickup or Delivery
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Beautiful Solutions Texas
Aesthetic Med Spa
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Dattilo Ristorante Italiano
Enjoy Hemet's best pizzas at some of the top pizza restaurants in the area.
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Stadium Pizza
Stadium Pizza has always been the place for the sports fan and the family.
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Milano's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
At Milano's, we love to bring good food, family and friends together
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Harvard St Bakery and Cafe
Traditional European Boulangerie Patisserie Bakery
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Creative Touch Events, Hemet
For us, it’s all about you. Whatever type of event you imagine, that’s the type of vibe we’ll create. Whether it’s a educational event, wedding, fundraiser, baby shower or birthday party, we’ll attend to every detail, so that your dream event become a reality worth remembering. We take care of the details, so you can enjoy the event!
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TMG Health Technologies
Rapid UVC decontamination system
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Emilio's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Emilio's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina was the creation of Emilio and Shirley Redin, who opened the doors of their new business on September 19, 1983.
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MediTeddi
The friendliest way to remember to take your medicine. MediTeddi gives helpful reminders to take your medications and tracks your successes.
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Part 3:
Saving money is not just about building wealth. This post explores how neurodivergent individuals can use simple savings systems, automation, and organized “buckets” to reduce financial stress, prepare for emergencies, and create greater peace of mind.