Westfield Chamber of Commerce will welcome Kim Strunk, Founder of Hopebridge, as the April Coffee Connections speaker from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday, April 24 at The Bridgewater Club.
Strunk will discuss her background, the importance of inclusion, and the positive impact of hiring employees with disabilities in our community.
April is Autism Awareness Month, and the Westfield community is filled with many organizations that encourage inclusion in and outside of the workplace. The Chamber is honored to partner and work closely with Invest Hamilton County and Westfield Mayor’s Council on Disabilities to help create and support opportunities for neurodiverse individuals.
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About Kim Strunk and Hopebridge
The story of Hopebridge began in 2005, driven by a passionate occupational therapist – Kim Strunk. While working closely with children in her community, she recognized a critical gap in essential pediatric services for the autism community, especially for those transitioning from early intervention programs to prepare for school.
Determined to change this, Strunk pioneered an integrated, evidence-based approach rooted in applied behavior analysis (ABA). She founded the first center – originally named Homefront Learning Center in Kokomo – one of the first of its kind in Indiana.
At a time when ABA therapy lacked insurance coverage and widespread recognition, her commitment to serving children and families laid the foundation for what is now Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers. Hopebridge was born to bridge the gap in autism care and create better opportunities and outcomes for children and their families.
Twenty years later, with more than 100 centers spanning across 12 states, Hopebridge serves nearly 5,000 patients with autism every day. Strunk was awarded an IBJ 2022 Healthcare Hero award in the category of Community Achievement in Health Care, and is steadfast in her commitment as Head of Clinical Strategy to advance the clinical quality of autism therapy.
About Invest Hamilton County
Since 2022, Invest Hamilton County has been piloting disability-focused career awareness and training programs in partnership with local advisory councils and service providers. In 2024, InvestAbility expanded to deliver dynamic and inclusive career exploration services to students and adults throughout Hamilton County.
Through partnership with local Chambers and the Hamilton County Leadership Academy, Invest Hamilton County will facilitate one-to-one career discovery meetings for local students and adults with disabilities looking to learn more about a given career or occupation.
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