Better together
ABOUT US
We are scientists, students, and other collaborators on a mission to support mental, emotional and social health through a diverse and truly connected community effort. We are currently researching best practices in established mental health programs across college and high school campuses, with a specific focus on reaching underserved populations. These include, but are not limited to, ethnic and religious groups and students with physical and invisible disabilities.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
More Information Coming Soon
HEIDI HANNA, PHD
Founder
Dr. Heidi Hanna is the Chief Energy Officer of Synergy Brain Fitness, a Senior Researcher with the Brain Health Initiative, and a Fellow and Advisory Board Member for the American Institute of Stress. Dr. Heidi is also a New York Times bestselling author, an instructor at Harvard DCE, and a regular lecturer at Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa.
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EVIAN GORDON, MD, PHD
Integrative Neuroscientist
With us since our founding, Dr. Evian Gordon has established the world's largest standardized database of brain research, supporting more than 400 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Godon created Total Brain to support brain health and performance initiatives for individuals and organizations.
SHELLEY CARSON, PHD
Education and Research Advisor
Dr. Shelley Carson received her Ph.D. in psychology from Harvard University in 2001, where she continues to conduct research, teach, and advise undergraduates. Her research on creativity, psychopathology, and resilience has been widely published in both national and international scientific journals and shared on global media outlets.
RECENT WEBINARS
With the rapid increase in the need for virtual brain fitness programming to support our current COVID-19 crisis, our team has been hard at work trying to meet the demands. We recently created the Virtual First Responderâ„¢ Initiative to assist. More information coming soon.
EXPERT ADVISORY BOARD
SRINI PILLAY, MD
Psychiatry
ERIN DUNN, PHD
Brain and Depression
DICK GEVIRTZ, PHD
Heart Rate Variability
JOAN ROSENBERG, PHD
Dealing with Difficult Feelings
MICHAEL BREUS, PHD
The Sleep Doctor
BRIAN LUKE SEAWARD, PHD
Stress Management
STEPHEN PORGES, PHD
Polyvagal Theory
KEN NOWACK, PHD
Organizational Leadership and Assessment
KARYN BUXMAN, RN
Humor Theory and Application
ARIELLE FORD
Love and Relationships
PAUL OSINCUP
Positive Workplace Strategist
PAULA RIZZO
Media and Communications Strategist
In Memoriam
We are saddened by the loss of two dear colleagues this year. Dr. Bruce McEwen and Dr. Paul Rosch. Their contributions to us personally, as well as to our field, have been extraordinary. Please join us at the Global Stress Summit where we will honor these two pioneers and share more about the impact they've had on our lives.
