IIana’s special guest is Dr Ilianna Ginnis, an access consultant and neuro-inclusive design specialist at Architecture & Access. Her award-winning PhD research at Monash University, Me in Mind, developed evidence-based design principles that enable non-verbal communicators with significant support needs and neurodivergent individuals to meaningfully participate in design processes. Ilianna now applies these principles across education, healthcare, workplace, and public-realm projects, bridging research and practice to advance inclusive and sensory-responsive environments. Her work is recognised for leading innovation in neurodiverse inclusion within the built environment.