Vic Mazonas (They/Them) is an autistic queer person with C-PTSD, who occasionally experiences non-verbal episodes. They are General Manager of GAIN, a growing CIC dedicated to creating a haven for neurodivergent people in the insurance, investment and related financial industries.

Vic is a strong believer that the right supports can allow neurodivergent individuals to not only thrive in their role, but can empower people to grow beyond what they thought possible. In their free time they are a regularly-exhibiting artist, and at work are a sought-after public speaker, both achievements they never would have believed possible even five years ago.

Vic did not receive confirmation of their autism until after age 30. It was around this same time that the insurance industry gave them their first opportunity to work in an environment where their differences were accepted, embraced and given space and support, in large thanks to a great line manager and a great team culture.

Vic knows how transformative the right team and line manager can be. And how crucial it is to have access to a community of peers, being fortunate to finally now have the privilege of a life filled with neurodivergent, queer people from all works of life. They now seek to help ensure other neurodivergent people can enjoy the same fortune they have.