Zach Smith

Zach is 26 years old and currently lives in Hoboken, NJ. At two years old, he was diagnosed with high-functioning autism. He had severe delays in his communication and social interactions. Those struggles limited his daily life at home and school. Thanks to the amazing and tireless support of his family, teachers and administrators, Zach was able to get the support he needed to overcome obstacles and achieve the goals set out for him. His hard work and determination gave him the confidence to advocate for himself and led him to want to help others. Zach has presented to teachers and aspiring school administrators about his experiences working through school as an autistic student. He gives hopes that through early intervention, a supportive, loving family, and school staff that a disability cannot disable you. In May 2020, Zach graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor’s degree in communication, a writing minor and magna cum laude honors. He currently works at the NFL as a statistical support specialist.