Mariah Person joined STAR Institute in 2020 excited to partner alongside STAR Institute's commitment to social, occupational and disability justice.

Mariah is an aspiring dance movement therapist with a passion for helping people to heal and develop through movement, and advocating for the significance of stimming for health and wellness. Mariah is currently on track to become an Occupational Therapist to further their goals towards co-creating person-centered care that exists outside of oppressive institutions.

Mariah received their official autism diagnosis at the age of 25, in July 2019. Mariah's blog is at riahsweirdjourney.com.