Renowned Neuroscientist and Biologist; MacArthur "Genius" Fellow; John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biological Sciences, Neurology, and Neurological Sciences, Department of Biology, School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University; Research Associate, Institute of Primate Research, National Museum of Kenya; Author, “Double-Edged Swords in the Biology of Conflict” (2018, Frontiers in Psychology), Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst (2017), A Primate’s Memoir (2007), and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers (2004, 3rd Edition)

Sociologist; Senior Fellow, Greater Good Science Center, University of California, Berkeley; Author, The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction (Forthcoming, 2020), The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work (2015), and Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents (2011)

William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder & Director of the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Davidson’s research is broadly focused on the neural bases of emotion and emotional style and methods to promote human flourishing including meditation and related contemplative practices. He has published over 390 articles, numerous chapters and reviews and edited 14 books. He is the author (with Sharon Begley) of "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" published in 2012 and co-author with Daniel Goleman of “Altered Traits” published in 2017. In 2017 he was elected a member of the National Academy of Medicine, the premier authority dedicated to the health and medical sciences.

Owner/Founder, Due Season Press and Educational Services; Former Education Content Creator, BrainPOP; Former Classroom Teacher; Author, Unshakeable: 20 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Every Day...No Matter What (2015), Awakened: Change Your Mindset to Transform Your Teaching (2011) and The Cornerstone: Classroom Management That Makes Teaching More Effective, Efficient and Enjoyable (2009)

Senior Fellow, Greater Good Science Center, University of California, Berkeley; Founder, Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom; Author, Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness (2018), Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm and Confidence (2013), and Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom (2009)

Faculty, Harvard Medical School (part-time) and Consultant, McLean Hospital; Author or Co-Author of 17 books including Raising Resilient Children (2001); The Power of Resilience (2004); Handbook of Resilience in Children (2012); Play Therapy Interventions to Enhance Resilience (2015); and Reflections on Mortality: Insights into Meaningful Living (2017)

Senior Scientist, Center for the Advancement of Well-Being; Professor, Department of Psychology, George Mason University; Winner of the American Psychological Association's Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology; Author, “The Five Benefits of Curiosity” (2019, Experience Life); Co-Author, “Meaning in Life Buffers the Impact of Experiential Avoidance on Anxiety” (2020, Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science), The Upside of Your Dark Side (2014), and Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life (2009)

Professor of Psychology, College of Science, San Diego State University; Researcher on teens and Generation Z; Author, Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents - and What They Mean for America's Future (Forthcoming 2023), iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy -- and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood (2017), The Narcissism Epidemic (2009), and Generation Me (2006); Co-Author, “Associations Between Adolescent Depression and Self-harm Behaviors and Screen Media Use in a Nationally Representative Time-diary Study” (2021, Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology)

Developing the Mindset of Effective, Resilient Students    More Info

Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Utah Medical School; Staff Member, University Neuropsychiatric Institute; Clinical Director, Neurology Learning and Behavior Center in Salt Lake City; Co-Author, Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors (2015, 3rd Edition), The Handbook of Resilience in Children (2012, 2nd Edition), The Power of Resilience (2004), and Raising Resilient Children (2002)

Nurturing Positive Emotions, Purpose, and Resilience in Schools: An Antidote to Student Stress    More Info

Faculty, Harvard Medical School (part-time) and Consultant, McLean Hospital; Author or Co-Author of 17 books including Raising Resilient Children (2001); The Power of Resilience (2004); Handbook of Resilience in Children (2012); Play Therapy Interventions to Enhance Resilience (2015); and Reflections on Mortality: Insights into Meaningful Living (2017)

The Fragility of Memory: Stress and Who Needs to Remember What?    More Info

Co-Director, Neuroscience Research Institute; Harriman Professor of Neuroscience Research, Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara; Co-Founder, Learning & the Brain; Author, Outsmarting Alzheimer's: What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk (2017); Co-Author, The Alzheimer's Solution: How Today's Care is Failing Millions and How We Can Do Better (2010)

We Know They're Stressed! What Do We Do?    More Info

Family Physician; Founder of AskDoctorG.com; Winner of the Alpha Omega Alpha Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award as a Clinical Associate Professor for the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Resilience and Youth Development Expert featured on the shows TODAY, Good Morning America, and Rachael Ray; Author, From Stressed to Resilient: The Guide to Handle More and Feel It Less (2022), Get the Behavior You Want... Without Being the Parent You Hate! (2014), Teach Responsibility: Empower Kids With Great Work Ethic (2013), Teach Respect: That's My Kid (2013), and Teaching Resilience: Raising Kids Who Can Launch (2012)

Stress, Mindsets, & Resilience    More Info

Associate Professor of Psychology, Baruch College; Faculty, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York; Author, “Transforming classroom culture through the use of student allies” (2006, Network News: Newsletter of the Minority Student Achievement Network)

The Resilient Brain: Epigenetics of Stress Over the Life Course    More Info

Alfred E. Mirsky Professor, Neuroscience and Behavior; Head, Harold and Margaret Hatch Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology, Rockefeller University; Co-Author, The End of Stress as We Know It (2002)

Resilience Is a Skill: Perspectives from Affective and Contemplative Neuroscience    More Info

William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder & Director of the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Davidson’s research is broadly focused on the neural bases of emotion and emotional style and methods to promote human flourishing including meditation and related contemplative practices. He has published over 390 articles, numerous chapters and reviews and edited 14 books. He is the author (with Sharon Begley) of "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" published in 2012 and co-author with Daniel Goleman of “Altered Traits” published in 2017. In 2017 he was elected a member of the National Academy of Medicine, the premier authority dedicated to the health and medical sciences.

The Science of Stress: Neuroflexibility, Stress Responses, and Resilience    More Info

Foundations Fund Professor of Psychiatry; Professor of the Child Study Center and of Neuroscience; Director, Yale Interdisciplinary Stress Center; Chief, Psychology Section in Psychiatry; Co-Director of Education, Center of Clinical Investigation, Yale University School of Medicine; Co-Author, "Dynamic Neural Activity During Stress Signals Resilient Coping" (2016, PNAS)

Unshakable Core: Growing the Inner Strengths of Resilient Wellbeing    More Info

Senior Fellow, Greater Good Science Center, University of California, Berkeley; Founder, Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom; Author, Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness (2018), Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm and Confidence (2013), and Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom (2009)

The Science of Resilience and Relationships    More Info

Senior Scientist, Center for the Advancement of Well-Being; Professor, Department of Psychology, George Mason University; Winner of the American Psychological Association's Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology; Author, “The Five Benefits of Curiosity” (2019, Experience Life); Co-Author, “Meaning in Life Buffers the Impact of Experiential Avoidance on Anxiety” (2020, Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science), The Upside of Your Dark Side (2014), and Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life (2009)

How Children Thrive: The Practical Science of Raising Resilient Children in a High Pressure World    More Info

Developmental Pediatrician; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, New York Medical College; Author, How Children Thrive: The Practical Science of Raising Independent, Resilient, and Happy Kids (2018), Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive (2015), and The Family ADHD Solution (2011)

The Biology of Good and Evil    More Info

Renowned Neuroscientist and Biologist; MacArthur "Genius" Fellow; John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biological Sciences, Neurology, and Neurological Sciences, Department of Biology, School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University; Research Associate, Institute of Primate Research, National Museum of Kenya; Author, “Double-Edged Swords in the Biology of Conflict” (2018, Frontiers in Psychology), Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst (2017), A Primate’s Memoir (2007), and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers (2004, 3rd Edition)

The Behavior Code: Understanding and Teaching Challenging Children Without Burnout    More Info

Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Director of School-Based Programs, Cambridge Health Alliance; Co-Author, The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students (2012)

Managing Challenging Behaviors and Student Emotions    More Info

Professional Development Consultant; Graduate Course Instructor, State University of New York at New Paltz; Co-Author, Transformative Teaching: Changing Today's Classrooms Culturally, Academically, and Emotionally (2015); Author, Motivating the Unmotivated (2008), Dealing With Difficult Parents: Powerful Strategies for Parent/Teacher Interactions (2005), and Respectful Discipline: Your Guide to Effective Classroom Management (2003)

Social-Emotional Learning: Building Lifelong Pathways of Resilience and Success for Students and Teachers    More Info

Assistant Professor, Human Early Learning Partnership, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia; Co-Author, "Social and Emotional Learning: Recent Research and Practical Strategies to Promote Social and Emotional Competence in Schools" (2017, Handbook of Social Behavior and Skills in Children)

Supporting Student Success with Social-Emotional Learning    More Info

Professor, Teacher Leadership Program; Director of Outreach and Professional Development, Saint Mary’s College of California; Author, 200+ Proven Strategies for Teaching Reading, Grades K-8 (2016), New Inclusion: Differentiated Strategies to Engage ALL Students (2013) and More Than 100 Brain-Friendly Tools and Strategies for Literacy Instruction (2008)

Strength-Stretch-Restore: Setting the Stage So That Introverts Can Thrive    More Info

Director of Education, Quiet Revolution; Former Educator and History Department Chair at New York City schools and universities such as Nightingale-Bamford, Dalton, Berkeley-Carroll, NYU, and The Cooper Union

Work Stress and Teacher-Student Interactions: Implications for Managing Classroom Behaviors    More Info

Associate Professor, Curry School of Education; Director, The Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning, University of Virginia; Co-Author, "Understanding How Children's Engagement and Teachers' Interactions Combine to Predict School Readiness" (2013, Journal of Applied Development Psychology) and "Measuring Effective Teacher-Student Interactions from a Student Perspective" (2015, Journal of Early Adolescence)

Fostering Social-Emotional Learning and Resilience in Secondary Classrooms    More Info

Former Teacher and Faculty Member; Founder Partner, Leaders and Learners Consulting; Board Member, Social-Emotional Learning Alliance for Massachusetts; Co-Author, Teaching the Whole Teen: Everyday Practices That Promote Success and Resilience in School and Life (2016) and The Advisory Guide: Designing and Implementing Effective Advisory Programs for Secondary Schools (2004)

Executive Functions and Mindfulness in the Classroom    More Info

Licensed Professional Counselor; NYS-Certified School Counselor; Director of Student Life, Riverdale Country School; Author, Executive Functions at Home and School: Six Skills Young Learners Need to Succeed (2017)

Building the Stress-Proof, Mindful Brain    More Info

Clinical Psychologist; Former Professor of Psychology, Alliant International University; Blogger, "The Mindful Self-Express," Psychology Today; Author, The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity (2017)

The Five Literacies of Mindful Learning: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social, and Global Intelligence    More Info

Marriage and Family Therapists; Founder, Mindful Education Institute; Author, The Mindful Education Workbook: Lessons for Teaching Mindfulness to Students (2016) and The Way for Mindful Education: Cultivating Well-Being in Teachers and Students (2014)

Mindful Minds in Schools: Enhancing Achievement and Wellbeing Through Mindfulness Training    More Info

Director, Center for Mindfulness and Human Potential; Professor, Psychological and Brain Sciences; Primary Investigator, Memory Emotion Thought Awareness (META) Lab, University of California, Santa Barbara; Co-Author, "Mindfulness in Education: Enhancing Academic Achievement and Student Well-Being by Reducing Mind-Wandering" (2017, Mindfulness in Social Psychology) and "Mindfulness Training Improves Working Memory Capacity and GRE Performance While Reducing Mind Wandering" (2013, Psychological Science)

Presence in the Classroom: Mindfulness for Students and Teachers    More Info

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, The Center for Mind-Body Research, Johns Hopkins Medical School; Co-Author, "The Role of Mindfulness in Reducing the Adverse Effects of Childhood Stress and Trauma" (2017, Children), "Mindfulness-Based Approaches for Children and Youth" (2016, Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Care), and "School-Based Mindfulness Instruction" (2016, Pediatrics)

Evidence-Based Practices for Developing Mindful, Self-Regulating Student Writers    More Info

Founding Director, thinkSRSD; Adjunct Professor, Columbia University; Former Learning Specialist, United Nations International School; Co-Author, Releasing Writers: Evidence-Based Strategies for Developing Self-Regulated Writers (2020) and Using Formative Assessment to Differentiate Middle School Literacy Instruction (2012); Editor, Differentiated Instruction in Literacy, Math, and Science (2011)

Research Professor, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia; Senior Research Scientist, Devereux Center for Resilient Children; Author, Helping Children Learn (2011, 2nd Edition); Co-Author, Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Translating Science to Practice (2017), The Handbook of Executive Functioning (2014), and “The School Neuropsychology of ADHD: Theory, Assessment, and Intervention” (2008, Psychology in the School)

Master Teacher; CIO, Infinite Horizons; Co-Author, Transformative Teaching: Changing Today's Classrooms Culturally, Academically, and Emotionally (2015), Developing Growth Mindsets in the Inspiring Classroom (2011), Inspiring Elementary Learners (2008), Inspiring Middle and Secondary Learners (2007), and Differentiation for Real Classrooms (2009)

Working Collaboratively to Support Student Behavioral and Mental Health    More Info

Founder, L.E.A.P. Program; School Resource Officer, King Phillip Middle School; Detective, Norfolk Police Department

Moving from 'I' to 'We': Strategies for Educators and Students to Cultivate Agility, Mindfulness, and Connection to Mitigate the Education Mental Health Crisis    More Info

Behavioral Health Clinician and Educator; Lead Faculty for Behavioral Science; Associate Teaching Professor of Psychology, Northeastern University; Author, "How We Find Resilience During Impossible Times" (2020, Psychology Today), Mentalligence: A New Psychology of Thinking (2018), and RESET: Make the Most of Your Stress: Your 24-7 Plan for Well-Being (2014)

Mindfulness for Teens with ADHD    More Info

aka "The Brain Lady"; International Expert on ADHD and Mindfulness; Author, Mindfulness for Teens with ADHD: A Skill-Building Workbook to Help You Focus and Succeed (2017) and Mindfulness Skills for Kids and Teens (2014)

School Stress, ADHD, & Mindfulness    More Info

Developmental Pediatrician; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, New York Medical College; Author, How Children Thrive: The Practical Science of Raising Independent, Resilient, and Happy Kids (2018), Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive (2015), and The Family ADHD Solution (2011)

Educating the iGeneration: Why Kids Are Growing Up Stressed, Less Happy, and Unprepared for Adulthood    More Info

Professor of Psychology, College of Science, San Diego State University; Researcher on teens and Generation Z; Author, Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents - and What They Mean for America's Future (Forthcoming 2023), iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy -- and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood (2017), The Narcissism Epidemic (2009), and Generation Me (2006); Co-Author, “Associations Between Adolescent Depression and Self-harm Behaviors and Screen Media Use in a Nationally Representative Time-diary Study” (2021, Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology)

The Emotional Life of Teens    More Info

Clinical Neuropsychologist, Founder, The Stixrud Group; Member, Teaching Faculty, Children’s National Medical Center; Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, George Washington University; Co-Author, What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home (2021) and The Self-Driven Child (2018)

The Risks and Rewards of Being an Adolescent in the Digital Age: Daily Mobile Technology Use, Social Support, and Mental Health Symptoms    More Info

Post-Doctoral Research Associate, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, The University of Texas, Dallas; Former Teacher; Former Lab Coordinator and Teaching Assistant, The Duke Endowment's Resilience Project, Davidson University; Co-Author, "Concurrent and Subsequent Associations Between Daily Digital Technology Use and High-Risk Adolescents' Mental Health Systems" (2017, Child Development) and "The Risks and Rewards of Being an Adolescent in the Digital Age" (2014, American Psychological Association)

Chronic Stress, Coping, and Mindfulness: Insights from Late Adolescents and Emerging Adults    More Info

Senior Research Scientist, Rory Meyers College of Nursing; Associate Director, Transdisciplinary Research Methods Core, Center for Drug Use and HIV Research (CDUHR), New York University; Co-Author, "A Multi-Method Exploratory Study of Stress, Coping, and Substance Use Among High School Youth in Private Schools" (2015, Frontiers in Psychology)

The Effects of Acute Stress on Academic Performance and Optimizing Stress Responses to Promote Resilience and Achievement    More Info

Associate Professor of Psychology, Department of Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology; Principal Investigator, Social Stress Lab, University of Rochester; Co-Author, "Reappraising Stress Arousal Improves Performance and Reduces Evaluation Anxiety in Classroom Exam Situations" (2016, Social Psychological and Personality Science)

Mindful By Design: Mindsets, Technology, & Mindfulness    More Info

Leadership, Technology, Immersive Storytelling, and Curriculum Consultant; Founder, MindWise; Former English and Humanities Teacher; Communications Specialist, Swiss Society of Virtual and Augmented Reality; Author, Mindful by Design (Forthcoming), which focuses on learning, neuroscience, storytelling, designer mindsets, mindfulness and creativity

Digital Life, Stress, and Youth Wellbeing: Making Sense of Students' Varied Experiences with Social Apps    More Info

Research Director, Principal Investigator, Project Zero; Co-Director, "Digital Dilemmas" and "Reimaging Digital Wellness" Projects; Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Former Digital Learning Consultant, Common Sense Media; Co-Author, Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing (And Adults Are Missing) (2022), "15 School-Based Initiatives Promoting Digital Citizenship and Healthy Digital Media Use" (2022, Handbook of Adolescent Digital Media Use and Mental Health) and "Shelter in Place, Connect Online: Trending TikTok Content During the Early Days of the US COVID-19 Pandemic" (2021, Journal of Adolescent Health)

Don't Just Blame the Machines: Teens, Anxiety, and Digital Technology    More Info

Neuroscientist; Anxiety Researcher; Director, Emotion Regulation Lab; Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience; Hunter College of the City University of New York, who conducts NIH-funded studies of the neural bases of teen anxiety, youth risk for suicide, the impact of technology on social-emotional well-being, and novel digital therapeutics for mental health; Consutant for the NYC Department of Education; Advisor to the digital wellness organization National Day of Unplugging; Author, Future Tense: Why Anxiety Is Good for You (Even Though It Feels Bad) (2022); Co-Author, "Longitudinal Change in Adolescent Depression and Anxiety Symptoms From Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic" (2022, Journal of Research of Adolescence)

Overwhelmed: How to Accomplish More By Doing Less    More Info

Sociologist; Senior Fellow, Greater Good Science Center, University of California, Berkeley; Author, The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction (Forthcoming, 2020), The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work (2015), and Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents (2011)

Mindfulness-Based Interventions to Reduce Teacher Stress and Burnout    More Info

Bennett Pierce Professor of Caring and Compassion; Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Health and Human Development, Pennsylvania State University; Co-Author, "Examining Ways That a Mindfulness-Based Intervention Reduces Stress in Public School Teachers: A Mixed-Methods Study" (2016, Mindfulness); Co-Editor, Handbook of Mindfulness in Education (2016)

Mindfulness for Teachers    More Info

Associate Professor of Education, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia; Author, Mindfulness for Teachers: Simple Skills for Peace and Productivity in the Classroom (2015)

Fewer Things, Better: How to Innovate with Intentionality    More Info

Owner/Founder, Due Season Press and Educational Services; Former Education Content Creator, BrainPOP; Former Classroom Teacher; Author, Unshakeable: 20 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Every Day...No Matter What (2015), Awakened: Change Your Mindset to Transform Your Teaching (2011) and The Cornerstone: Classroom Management That Makes Teaching More Effective, Efficient and Enjoyable (2009)

The Burnout Contagion: How School Context and Colleagues Might Affect Teacher Burnout    More Info

Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership Program, Lehigh University; Co-Author, "Burnout Contagion: Is It Due to Early Career Teachers' Social Networks or Organizational Exposure?" (2017, Teaching and Teacher Education)

Developing the Mindset of Effective Teachers    More Info

Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Utah Medical School; Staff Member, University Neuropsychiatric Institute; Clinical Director, Neurology Learning and Behavior Center in Salt Lake City; Co-Author, Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors (2015, 3rd Edition), The Handbook of Resilience in Children (2012, 2nd Edition), The Power of Resilience (2004), and Raising Resilient Children (2002)

Stress Contagion in the Classroom: Understanding and Breaking the Vicious Cycle    More Info

Assistant Professor, Human Early Learning Partnership, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia; Co-Author, "Social and Emotional Learning: Recent Research and Practical Strategies to Promote Social and Emotional Competence in Schools" (2017, Handbook of Social Behavior and Skills in Children)