About Me

Stacey Hoaglund is an advocate, mediator, disability consultant and trainer with 20+ years in advocacy, project development and community collaboration. Skilled at public speaking, legislative and educational processes, program creation and execution, conflict resolution, Stacey is a natural and persuasive communicator recognized among colleagues for keen ability to energize and inspire individuals toward achieving a common goal, excelling in creating consensus among divergent groups.

Stacey has been the editor of The Autism Notebook Magazine, author of Go for the Goal: A Parent’s Guide to Creating Meaningful IEP Goals, and statewide coordinator for the Florida Partners in Policymaking program. She is the current President of the Autism Society of Florida.

As a trainer and consultant, Stacey provides educational opportunities to parents and organizations, such as the Autism Society, United Way, Children’s Services Councils, the Pediatric Society, school districts, universities, Boys and Girls Clubs, ARCs, etc. The topics she covers include Diversity in the Workplace, Early Identification and Intervention, Autism 101, Developmental Milestones, FSP/IEP Development, Collaboration Home to School, Inclusion, Meaningful Experiences through Adaptations, etc.

Stacey believes that true inclusion comes from not only awareness of people with disabilities, but recognition of the gifts that they bring to our community. In an effort to share these gifts, Stacey has initiated several disability-related events, such as school board, county commission and legislative proclamations. Stacey’s advocacy efforts extend to the state and national capitols each year where she collaborates in Day on the Hill and World Autism Day events. Her contact with local, state and federal officials allow her to advocate on a more systemic level.