Dr. Benjamin Covington is an Operations Analyst for the Indiana Department of Correction. His Ph.D. is in neuroscience from Utah State University. His research foci are broad, including transitional healthcare outcomes for returning citizens, statistical tools for improving healthcare management, associative cognitive functions among autistic adults, and accessibility of interventions for underserved populations. As an autistic researcher, he serves as a consultant on studies relating to delivering appropriate mental health support services to autistic individuals.