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The Notebook Mark Fairbanks, Co-Founder & Executive Director The Notebook Mark Fairbanks, Co-Founder & Executive Director

All You Need Is Love…and a Little Brilliance

Love is in the air at Islands of Brilliance. Just 45 days into the year, we’re already celebrating internships, job placements, published research, real-world creative projects, and program growth. The momentum is real. Watch “I Heart IOB” and see the brilliance already shaping 2026.

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Matt Juzenas, Director of Strategic Operations Matt Juzenas, Director of Strategic Operations

Welcome Home: A New Studio for Our Neurodivergent Community in Milwaukee

We’re Home!

Islands of Brilliance has officially opened our new studio inside Milwaukee’s historic Eagleknit building… a creative, sensory-friendly space for neurodivergent students, families, and our entire community. Discover why having a permanent home means so much to IOB and the students we serve.

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