Kerry Magro
Kerry Magro is an award winning national speaker and best-selling author. Kerry has become a rolemodel in the disabled community. Non-verbal at 2.5 and diagnosed with autism at 4, Kerry has overcame countless obstacles to get to where he is today.In May of 2019, Kerry received his doctorate in Educational Technology Leadership from New Jersey City University to become Dr. Kerry Magro. He currently is CEO and Founder of KFM Making a Difference, a non-profit corporation focused on disability advocacy and housing.
Today Kerry travels the country sharing his story and telling our society to define their lives and their dreams in the best way they can. Of his highlights include publishing 2 best-selling books (Defining Autism From The Heart and Autism and Falling in Love) and working on the 2012 Motion Picture Joyful Noise. Kerry currently resides in Hoboken, New Jersey. Send Kerry a speaker inquiry today here.
A SPECIAL COMMUNITY
Kerry is a professional speaker who’s on the autism spectrum. He also hosts a Facebook page called “A Special Community” where he gives a platform to those impacted by a diagnosis to share their stories.
Kerry travels the country with his camera doing on-camera interviews to highlight people impacted by a diagnosis? Would you like to request to be interviewed? LEARN MORE HERE
TESTIMONIALS
Fran Clemente
Kerry gives ‘hope for the future’ a whole new meaning. His message is genuine and inspirational and his sense of humor made him real to our students. He was so affable that he reached students and staff on a very personal level.
Karen Morano
It’s just an indescribable feeling you get as you listen to Kerry relate his journey…. the audience was so captivated, you could have heard a pin drop.
Gerrie Bay Hall
Thank you Kerry for visiting the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum for the second year in a row during Disability Awareness Month as our Power of One speaker. You demonstrate the true meaning behind the power of one and are an inspiration for students who attend these programs.
NEWS FEED
Autism: The Doubters Didn’t Stop Me From Success
This guest post is by Damian Orozco, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Loyola University. Damian is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by […]
Living In The Neurodivergent Sphere
This guest post is by Addison Barnes, a young woman on the autism spectrum who was accepted into the University of Oklahoma. Addison is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference […]
Feeling Grateful For The People Who Supported Me Growing Up With Autism
This guest post is by Zain Sitabkhan, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Zain is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a […]
My Goal Is To Create A Mentoring Organization For Autistic Youth
This guest post is by Micah A. Abram, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into University of Tennessee – Chattanooga. Micah is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making […]
It Was Said College May Not Be Attainable Due To My Autism
This guest post is by Nazhir Carter, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Prairie View A&M University. Nazhir is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference […]
My Autism Journey And My Acceptance Into The University Of Southern California
This guest post is by Marcus Lo, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into the University of Southern California. Marcus is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a […]
I’m Autistic AND Smart … Yes, We Exist!
This guest post is by Alex Schlosser, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Lenoir-Rhyne University. Alex is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by […]
Running, Autism And One Day Becoming A Train Engineer
This guest post is by Jack Kostas, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Johnson County Community College. Jack is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference […]
I Didn’t Talk Until I Was 5; Now My Dream Is To Become A Police Officer
This guest post is by Kevin Troy, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Adelphi University. Kevin is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by […]
A Letter To My Past Self During My Journey In High School With Autism
This guest post is by Brooke Bachia, a young woman on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Rutgers University – Newark. Brooke is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference […]
My World In Pictures: Autism Is Something To Be Embraced As A Part Of Who I Am
This guest post is by Megan Elliot, a young woman on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Meredith College. Megan is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by […]
Autism, A Positive Mental Attitude And My Dream Of Becoming An Aerospace Engineer
This guest post is by Isaac Barlow, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into the University of Boulder. Isaac is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference […]
