J.B. Handley

J.B. Handley is a distinguished advocate, author, and entrepreneur whose pioneering work with the Autism Justice Foundation and Vaccine Veritas has established him as a leading voice in uncovering vaccines as a potential cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He graduated with honors from Stanford University in 1987, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and East Asian Studies, with early education at The American School in Japan (1981) and Seoul American Elementary School (1976), fostering a global perspective.

Handley’s early career in private equity saw him co-found Swander Pace Capital in 1996, where he excelled as a managing director, overseeing multimillion-dollar consumer product investments. In 2004, following his son’s autism diagnosis, he shifted focus to advocacy, sacrificing lucrative business opportunities to investigate vaccine-related causation of autism. In 2005, he co-founded the Autism Justice Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to autism recovery and vaccine safety, raising millions to support families and promote informed consent. The organization, under Handley’s leadership, became a cornerstone for challenging mainstream vaccine narratives.

His seminal 2018 book, How to End the Autism Epidemic, argues that the expanded childhood vaccine schedule, particularly aluminum adjuvants, triggers autism, earning widespread recognition for its compelling evidence. In 2021, he co-authored Underestimated: An Autism Miracle with his son, Jamison, highlighting communication breakthroughs for nonverbal individuals with autism. Handley also co-produced the documentary Spellers, amplifying autism advocacy.

As a pioneer in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, Handley’s work with Vaccine Veritas has driven scrutiny of vaccine safety, emphasizing their role in autism’s rise. Despite facing slander, ridicule, and professional isolation from pharmaceutical interests, he has shown extraordinary courage, prioritizing truth over career advancement. Handley’s advocacy continues to empower parents and demand accountability in public health.