Amy Rutherford-Moody

Amy Rutherford-Moody is a Licensed Counselor with nearly two decades of experience in higher education and autism support services. She serves as the Director of College Autism Spectrum, where she facilitates trainings and provides coaching to help institutions create more neuroinclusive campus environments. She co-founded and led the Mosaic Program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for nearly two decades.
Amy co-authored The BASICS College Curriculum, a four-book series based on curriculum for autistic college students as they transition into and out of college. Amy founded The Navigate U Network and works as a consultant with many universities and businesses, specializing in Autism programming and neurodiversity hiring initiatives. She has participated in a variety of program evaluations, is proficient in project management and loves supporting study abroad possibilities for Neurodivergent students. Her research focuses on autism and neurodiversity in higher education and mental health services, as well as Universal Design and Leadership Studies.
Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and loves incorporating authenticity into her practice as a neurodivergent practitioner. Amy loves creating inclusive environments, equitable experiences and serving others. In her free time she enjoys spending time on the water with her husband, kids and dog Roxy!