Becca Lory Hector is an Autistic author, consultant, and researcher based in the United States. She is the creator of the course Self Defined Living: A Path to a Quality Autistic Life, and the author of the bestselling book Always Bring Your Sunglasses, which explores the impact of sensory and social invalidation through lived experience. Her work centers on Autistic Quality of Life (AQoL), disability-led research, and neurodiversity-informed leadership. As one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Disability Advocacy, she uses her platform to champion belonging, equity, and authentic representation for Neurodivergent communities. Learn more at beccalory.com.