The Black
Dyspraxic

Tumi is a multiple award-winning neurodiversity speaker, advocate, and researcher, committed to prioritising intersectionality in the neurodiversity space and raising awareness of Dyspraxia worldwide.

The black dyspraxic
The black dyspraxic
The black dyspraxic

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    Neurodiversity Celebration Week logo
    Neurodiversity in business logo
    The Diverse Creative logo

Trusted by

  • Bank of America Logo
    Neurodiversity Celebration Week logo
    Neurodiversity in business logo
    The Diverse Creative logo
A photo of Tumi Sotire
A photo of Tumi Sotire

Meet Tumi

Tumi is an accomplished Neurodiversity speaker, advocate and researcher who has significantly contributed to promoting awareness and understanding of neurodiversity. He was diagnosed with Dyspraxia at age four, which inspired him to dedicate his career to this field—currently working as an early career researcher in Health Economics at Newcastle University. Tumi has set his sights on pursuing a PhD focusing on the economics of the inequalities associated with neurodiversity. Before his current position, he gained experience as a research assistant in evidence synthesis at Newcastle University.

"Tumi’s work as The Black Dyspraxic has brought important conversations about intersectional identities to light, and his ideas have empowered people to embrace their own identities in professional settings."

Bank of America

"Tumi’s work as The Black Dyspraxic has brought important conversations about intersectional identities to light, and his ideas have empowered people to embrace their own identities in professional settings."

Bank of America

"Tumi’s work as The Black Dyspraxic has brought important conversations about intersectional identities to light, and his ideas have empowered people to embrace their own identities in professional settings."

Bank of America

Services

Keynotes

Experience the transformative impact of neurodiversity in the workplace. Tumi's reputation is endorsed by successful collaborations with esteemed organisations such as Universal Music, IBM, and Sony PlayStation.

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The black dyspraxic presenting
The black dyspraxic presenting
Advisory consultant
Advisory consultant
Advisory consultant

Advisor / Consultant

Does your organisation aspire to broaden its horizons and engage with a diverse range of neurodivergent individuals? Tumi's insights can prove invaluable if you're a charity, startup, social enterprise, or a large corporation.

Research

With a wealth of academic research experience and firsthand insight, Tumi is an indispensable asset to your research endeavours. Notably, he led research for The Diverse Creative CIC's Homecoming Project, delving into the workplace experiences of Black neurodivergent individuals in London's Lambeth borough.

Resarch
Resarch

Podcast and YouTube Guest

Tumi's infectious enthusiasm and his personable approach to raising awareness about Dyspraxia and intersectionality through his real-life encounters. Please tune in to featured podcast episodes with Tumi.

Featured on

Video

Embracing NeuroDiversity Together featuring - Hannah Litt, Tumi Sotire Tumi Sotire, Tania Gerard, Alex Manners

Embracing NeuroDiversity Together featuring - Hannah Litt, Tumi Sotire Tumi Sotire, Tania Gerard, Alex Manners

Embracing NeuroDiversity Together featuring - Hannah Litt, Tumi Sotire Tumi Sotire, Tania Gerard, Alex Manners

UnderOne Festival

Tumi Talks Dyspraia Noetic on their podcast Rethinking Neurodiversity.
Tumi Talks Dyspraia Noetic on their podcast Rethinking Neurodiversity.
Tumi Talks Dyspraia Noetic on their podcast Rethinking Neurodiversity.

Podcast

Rethinking Neurodiverity Podcast - Intersectional Neurodiversity

Rethinking Neurodiverity Podcast - Intersectional Neurodiversity

Rethinking Neurodiverity Podcast - Intersectional Neurodiversity

Noetic

The Black Dyspraxic
The Black Dyspraxic
The Black Dyspraxic

Article

The Intersection of Race and Neurodivergence: “The Black Dyspraxic” shares on overcoming barriers

The Intersection of Race and Neurodivergence: “The Black Dyspraxic” shares on overcoming barriers

The Intersection of Race and Neurodivergence: “The Black Dyspraxic” shares on overcoming barriers

Forbes

Nurture your yest 100 conversations
Nurture your yest 100 conversations
Nurture your yest 100 conversations

Podcast

#100 Conversations: Tumi Sotire and your host Ashleigh King

#100 Conversations: Tumi Sotire and your host Ashleigh King

#100 Conversations: Tumi Sotire and your host Ashleigh King

Nurture Your Zest

Different Minds Podcast with The Black Dyspraxic
Different Minds Podcast with The Black Dyspraxic
Different Minds Podcast with The Black Dyspraxic

Podcast

The Black Dyspraxic

The Black Dyspraxic

The Black Dyspraxic

The Different Minds podcast

Restless Minds podcast
Restless Minds podcast
Restless Minds podcast

Podcast

Black History Month & Dyspraxia ft Tumi Sotire

Black History Month & Dyspraxia ft Tumi Sotire

Black History Month & Dyspraxia ft Tumi Sotire

Restless minds.

Black Neurodiversity Podcast
Black Neurodiversity Podcast
Black Neurodiversity Podcast

Podcast

Black Neurodiversity Celebrates Black Futures Month

Black Neurodiversity Celebrates Black Futures Month

Black Neurodiversity Celebrates Black Futures Month

Black Neurodiversity

a2i Dyslexia
a2i Dyslexia
a2i Dyslexia

Video

TOPIC: Dyspraxia and Me with Tumi Sotire

TOPIC: Dyspraxia and Me with Tumi Sotire

TOPIC: Dyspraxia and Me with Tumi Sotire

A2i Dyspraxia

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Lets talk

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