MEMBERS

Our community

Meet our founder and some of the people you’ll get to know.

Kate Inez Harrington
FOUNDER

Kate Inez Harrington

In her work as a neurodivergent-affirming matchmaker and coach, Kate met many adults who wanted more connection but found the usual ways of meeting people rushed, confusing, or alienating. She wanted to create a place where adults like her neurodivergent clients could pursue meaningful connections, with clearer expectations and room to take their time.

Constellations at a Glance

46% men50% women and 4% non-binary members
33average age
MD · VA · D.C. · NJ · CA · CTwhere we have the most members right now

Stats as of September 2026.

Constellations Couples

Andalib and Jessica
Maryland

Andalib & Jessica

Andalib was finished with dating apps. He wanted to meet someone in person, so he came to a Constellations gathering in Bethesda. That’s where he met Jessica. “We just sort of flowed and connected,” he said. Now they’re planning to move in together!

Ralph and Sara
Virginia

Ralph & Sara

Ralph was tired of dating apps when he joined a Constellations Q&A and heard Sara ask about dating again after a move. He wrote to her in the Zoom chat. Sara’s advice for other members: “Keep focusing on your goals and your life, and someone will fit in.”

I joined Constellations to increase the number of neurodivergent people with whom I interact regularly so I can reduce my tendency towards self-criticism and self-judgment of my neurodivergence.
MalMal · Mid-30s · Washington, D.C.

From the Portal

Kate with three members outdoors on a sunny day
Aleksey
Mid-20s · Maryland

Aleksey

Hoping fora girlfriend and some friends.
Always comes back toThe Big Bang Theory. It always makes me laugh and lifts my mood.
Always says yes tonew travels, playing tennis, or just a conversation at a coffee shop.
Gabe
Late 20s · Ohio

Gabe

Hoping fornew friends, and a relationship with a woman. Open to long-distance!
Always comes back tothe horse barn, where he rides and helps care for the horses.
Always says yes toa dance floor: salsa, hip-hop, whatever’s playing.
Justin Valenti holding one of his paintings
Constellations Resident Artist · 2026

Justin Valenti

Justin Valenti is an artist, author and advocate who lives in Maryland. He enjoys creating artwork in his home studio and is an artist at the VisAbility Art Lab at VisArts in Rockville. Fluid painting, digital artwork and animation are his specialties, but he also explores other mediums including printmaking and ceramics.

Justin has also spoken to the Constellations community about his advocacy work.

Justin’s Art Website →

Amy
Early 30s · Virginia

Amy

Amy is warm and friendly, with a quieter, reflective personality. She works in customer support and enjoys drawing, writing fiction, and other creative pursuits. She’s a longtime fan of anime, manga, graphic novels, video games, science fiction, and Pokémon. She has widened her circle through Constellations and has even gone on a few dates!

Mari

Mari

30s · New Jersey
Always comes back to

Charmed, Buffy and Ghost Whisperer.

Hannah

Hannah

Early 30s · Virginia
Say hello if

You never say no to ice cream or sweet treats

Justin

Justin

Mid 30s · Maryland
Say hello if

You like dogs

CC

CC

Late 20s · Virginia

“I joined Constellations to make friends. I like drawing, dogs, trying new foods, volunteering at my mom’s work, and doing crafts.”

Rusty

Rusty

Mid-40s · Maryland
Say hello if

You love skiing or golf

You have a favorite Christian song or artist

You never miss a Discovery Channel documentary

Jessica

Jessica

Early 40s · Maryland
Say hello if

You have a D.C. restaurant recommendation

Dee

Dee

30s · Ohio
Say hello if

You’re an autistic woman looking for female friends

REMEMBERING PATRICK

The Patrick Falco Memorial Scholarship

Patrick was a member of this community. His parents, Jeanmarie and Ken Falco, created a scholarship in his memory that covers a full year of Constellations for adults who couldn’t otherwise afford membership.

Learn about Patrick and the scholarship →