Jamiel Owens

Jamiel Owens is a nationally recognized autism advocate, community leader, and keynote speaker dedicated to transforming how society understands fatherhood, neurodiversity, and family engagement. As an autism father, his work is deeply rooted in lived experience—fueling a mission to build stronger, more informed, and more inclusive communities.

Jamiel currently serves as the Family Relations Coordinator at the Center for Autism Research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he works directly with families to bridge gaps in access, education, and support. His professional work is complemented by his leadership in the community, where he has become a powerful voice for underserved families navigating autism.

He is the Founder of the Autism Fathers Conference, a growing movement and platform designed to uplift, connect, and empower fathers and caregivers in the autism community. Through this initiative—and events like the Involved and Informed Conference—Jamiel has created spaces where families can engage in honest dialogue, access resources, and build lasting support networks.

In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors for Parent to Parent USA, helping guide a national network that supports families of individuals with disabilities through peer support, leadership development, and evidence-based programming.

Before stepping into advocacy full-time, Jamiel served as a firefighter, bringing with him a foundation of service, resilience, and commitment to others that continues to shape his work today.
Above all, Jamiel Owens is driven by purpose: to ensure that every child, every family, and every caregiver—especially fathers—feels seen, supported, and empowered.