Hilary Wu

Hilary Wu is a PhD student under the supervision of Dr. Jeff Wood in the Department of Education. Her research focuses on the mental health and lived experiences of neurodivergent adults with marginalized identities, especially those who are first diagnosed in adulthood. Hilary is committed to helping neurodivergent adults thrive by supporting their mental health, self-understanding, and overall well-being. Her work is grounded in a strengths-based framework and guided by neurodiversity-affirming principles. Before pursuing her doctorate, Hilary spent over a decade working in special education in various roles, most recently as a special education teacher.