Speaking Engagements
Recent “The Neuroscience of…” Community Talks (2024–2025)
The Neuroscience of Longevity. Franklin, MA COA. 11/15/25 at 1pm.
The Mind of an Imposter: Neuroscience Insights NEPA 2025
The Power of Neuroplasticity and Brain Games. Numerous
Brain Boost Memory
Healthy Brain Aging
Mental Health and Illness
Biochemistry of Love
Neuroscience of People Pleasing
Neuroscience of Prejudice
Brain Games and Training
Neuroscience of Emotion
Brain Stars of Learning
Sleep, Dreams, and Consciousness
Mental Health and Illness in the Brain
SAD: Winter Blues in the Brain
Mind of a Woman: Insights from Neuroscience
Age-less Eats: Foods That Protect Your Cells & Slow Aging
Selected Academic & Keynote Presentations
Crafting Your Narrative and Storytelling – Global Psi Chi Webinar (2025)
The Psychology of Prejudice – Webinar with Rudel, Bart & O’Brien (2025)
Unleashing Neuroplasticity – Keynote at NEPA (2025)
Hair Cortisol and Chronic Social Discrimination – Emerson College (2021)
STEM Initiatives and #MeToo/Times Up – National Women in Leadership Conference (2018)
Global Competency Training – Model UN via Knovva Academy
Social Devaluation and Health – UMass Boston (2017)
Mental Health, Microaggressions, and Self-care – WPI/NSBE (2017)
Microaggressions and Academic Performance – WPI/Can We Talk Series (2017)
Stress and Cognition – Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2017)
Resilience to Social Stress – UMass Boston (2016)
Discrimination and Biomarkers of Stress – SPSP (2014)
Health Disparities and Chronic Stress – Summit on Health Disparities, DC (2013)
Embodied Bias and Infrahumanization – Univ. of Wisconsin Symposium (2012)
Polyvictimization and Physiological Stress Systems – ISDP (2011)
Vagal Tone and Moral Dilemmas – SPSP (2011)
Autonomic Reactivity and Moral Stability with Age – SPSP (2011)
Implicit Racial Bias in Arab/White Interactions – Harvard Kennedy School (2010)