About Me

Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Ph.D., is the Science Director at the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at the University of California, Berkeley. She is a leading neuroscientist and expert in the psychology of compassion, kindness, gratitude, and other prosocial behaviors that support human happiness. Her research explores the neurobiological and psychosocial roots of empathy, connection, and pro-social emotions, as well as how these traits can boost personal well-being and resilience