2026 Participant Biographies

MarySebastian is a queer, neurodivergent social worker who is passionate about animals, the environment, theater arts, and creating intentional communities that lift up marginalized individuals. They have worked for 20 years as an educator of all ages, primarily young children, and have a Masters in social work. As well, they currently are the executive director of Nothing About Us Without Us Creative Arts Therapies, a community bilding mental health organization focused on helping LGBYQ and neurodivergent individuals. MarySebastian lives in Highspire PA with their wife and two cats, Leonardo De Catrio, and Ishtar.