Ryan Hogan, a Texas-based school psychologist, is known for his strong advocacy in special education and his Instagram presence as World's Okayest School Psych(@worldsokayestschoolpsych). His professional journey is deeply personal, shaped by his experience raising a son with autism. Ryan highlights that behavior is a form of communication, he encourages parents to document their child’s behaviors to advocate for services effectively.

Ryan provides practical advice on navigating services for children with special needs. He also emphasizes the importance of community support, reminding parents feeling overwhelmed is normal, & encourages them to seek help.

Ryan shares a close bond with his work bestie, Danielle, a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). Though they bicker and banter, their friendship is a vital part of their professional and personal support system, demonstrating the value of having a friend at work.

Urmi Hossain is Bengali by blood and Italian by birth. She is the author of Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle. She works in the financial services industry in Montreal, Canada, where she currently resides. Blogger, speaker, mentor, friend-tor and she is fluent in Italian, Bengali, French and English. 

Urmi is an advocate of women’s empowerment and very passionate about teaching and mentoring other girls and women. She is part of the organization called Women In Leadership for the Victoria Chapter in Canada as the social media lead. 

Contact Urmi at her blog: https://www.myways.ca/

Urmi’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZoiI0SGU0Xo9_lNjtLWtgg