A Supportive, Inclusive Community for Neurodivergent Accountants

Connect with peers, share experiences, and find the tools to thrive in accounting—your way.

At Ovata Collective, we empower neurodivergent accountants, tax professionals and students through community. By providing practical tools, peer mentorship, and unwavering support, we encourage inclusion and the success of accounting professionals.

Upcoming Events

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  • September, 24th Noon EST

    Members Only

    Every other month, the Ovata Community Roundtable brings members together for a peer-led discussion. These open conversations are a chance to share ideas, strategies, and tools with fellow community members in a supportive, judgment-free space.

    Our goal is to create a place where everyone can show up authentically—no masking, no pressure—just meaningful dialogue and collective learning. Whether you want to exchange practical tips, explore new approaches, or simply connect with peers who understand your perspective, the Roundtable is your space to do so.

  • October 22nd at 12:00 PM (ET)

    David Long, former CEO of Liberty Mutual and co-founder of The Common Room and Chitarra Pasta Company

    Dan Tatar, former CEO of the ADK Group and co-founder at Chitarra Pasta Company

    Dan and David will join us in a discussion about ND employment and employers, dedicated spaces for people with ND conditions, and their advocacy in the Autism community.

    This is a members-only event.

  • November, 26th Noon EST

    Every other month, the Ovata Community Roundtable brings members together for a peer-led discussion. These open conversations are a chance to share ideas, strategies, and tools with fellow community members in a supportive, judgment-free space.

    Our goal is to create a place where everyone can show up authentically—no masking, no pressure—just meaningful dialogue and collective learning. Whether you want to exchange practical tips, explore new approaches, or simply connect with peers who understand your perspective, the Roundtable is your space to do so.

  • We’re excited to welcome Sean Gill of for a session on skills-based interviewing and communication profiles.

    Sean will introduce the innovative communication profile tool developed by his team to support neurodivergent employees in the workplace. This tool not only helps individuals gain greater self-awareness but also enhances communication and collaboration across entire teams.

    What makes this session especially powerful is the curb cut effect in action—resources originally designed to empower neurodivergent professionals often turn out to be transformative for everyone. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your own communication, support team members, or build more inclusive hiring practices, this session will offer insights you can put into practice right away.

    This is a members only event.

What’s inside

  • Virtual events with featured experts.

  • Live community roundtables with industry peers.

  • Discussion boards featuring topics that matter to you.

  • Mirroring and virtual co-working spaces.

  • Accountability buddy groups.

  • Member meet-ups at conferences and in-person events.

  • Access to exclusive member benefits and discounts.

  • Access to our members-only resources.

  • Practical tools for productivity

  • Peer mentorship from professionals like you.

You deserve a professional space where you belong.

This is it.

FAQs

  • No, you do not need to supply proof of diagnosis to join. Nor do you need a specific neurodivergent condition. Want more information about what it means to be neurodivergent? Check out this resource from the Cleveland Clinic.

  • Ovata membership is open to all members of the accounting community, including tax professionals, accountants of all levels, and accounting students.

  • That is entirely up to you. There is no time commitment required, and nobody is taking attendance. This experience is entirely your own.

  • Yes.

    This is a sample from our community guidelines.

    • Privacy. Members must respect the privacy of others and not share personal information without consent. Content from within the group should not be gathered by screen shots or other means and shared outside of the group without permission.

    • No employment solicitation or “poaching” within the group.  There are plenty of great places to look for amazing employees. This group is not intended for that purpose.

    • No spam. Excessive posting of self-promotional sales material, spam, or irrelevant content is prohibited. Please share your successes, your wins, and all the things that are awesome about you, though!

    • No hate speech or discrimination. Content promoting hate or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability is strictly prohibited.

    • No illegal activities. Discussions or content promoting illegal activities, including piracy, illicit drug use, or other unlawful conduct, are forbidden.

    • No explicit content. Sharing explicit, adult, or NSFW (not safe for work) content is not permitted.

    • Misinformation. Members must fact-check posts and responses. Posts or comments found to contain false information will be removed. Those found to be distributing misinformation intentionally will be removed from the group.

  • Crassula Ovata plants (Jade plants) hold meaning in South African and Eastern cultures. These hardy plants symbolize friendship, good luck and positive energy- Things we hope to foster in this community