Xuan Zhao
Xuan Zhao is a behavioral scientist at Stanford and co-founder of Flourish Science, a science-based, mission-driven startup. 14 years' experience in data science and empirical research with business training. Expertise on social connection, interpersonal dynamics, empathy, prosocial behavior, happiness and wellbeing, human-robot interaction, and psychology of technology. Currently pioneering a science-based and scalable solution to help employees and students learn and practice well-being for more happiness, less burnout, stronger community, and better culture.
Dr. Zhao's research has been published in top academic journals and featured in media outlets such as New York Times, Harvard Business Review, BBC, and NPR Science Friday. She has given over 80 talks at international conferences, top universities, and companies. PhD in Social Psychology from Brown University; postdoc fellowship from University of Chicago Booth School of Business; Research Scientist at Stanford SPARQ.