Dr. Jay Kumar Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

I am a leading expert on applying brain science and behavior for advancing corporate success, engaged leadership, and workplace wellbeing.As an accomplished business consultant, researcher, educator and author, Fortune 500 companies from Google, Freddie Mac, Boston Scientific, and more have engaged and implemented my expertise and proven strategies for advancing organizational resilience and optimizing employee performance and workplace wellbeing. About: Formerly the Director of Wellbeing at Chapman University in California, I am a researcher and educator, whose expertise spans brain science, behavioral health, economics, politics, culture and religion.I hold a Ph.D. in cognitive science and religious studies, a Master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. As a globally recognized speaker and consultant for Fortune 500 companies, I utilize scientifically proven insights from brain science and behavior to optimize workplace wellness and organizational resilience.In my corporate trainings, I apply research in brain science and behavior to transform the way executives and their teams think and thrive in the midst of social disruption and cultural change. Employing principles from my book, Science of a Happy Brain, I deliver action-oriented strategies that optimize team culture, leadership, engagement, and retention of talent — leading to higher performance and profits. I am the author of Science of a Happy Brain, instructor of several popular LinkedIn Learning courses, host of the GenConnectU livestream show, The Thriving Brain, and the TEDx talk, How to Heal America’s Traumatized Brain.Learn more about my vision at www.drjaykumar.com

Orange, Ca, Us

As the inaugural Director of Wellbeing at Chapman University, I am invested in the psychological, social, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing of our campus community by developing and implementing an array of “public health” and DEIB programs. I additionally focus on launching new programs and initiatives around the "New 3 Rs of Learning: Readiness, Resilience, and Reflection" for students to thrive. My other responsibility is to coordinate with the Dean of Students to equip incoming students with the tools for success in both school and in life. Instructor in the Dept. of Religious Studies. Accomplishments over past two years include:• Coordinating with the Dean and Office of Student Affairs on behavioral strategies and persuasive messaging for students to adhere to proper COVID protocols for “return to campus”• Designing “public health” and DEIB-focused media campaigns and news stories for Strategic Marketing and Communications both internally within campus and externally to stakeholders• Supervising the creation of Chapman’s new integrated “health and wellness” website and the “Ready, Resilient & Reflective” initiative• Hosting a weekly “Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind” webinar series to promote mental resilience, belonging, and inclusion• Launching a year-long “Workplace Wellness” program for Human Resources to all administrators and staff on strategies for coping with anxiety, burnout, depression, and social isolation• Representing Chapman in the media on topics pertaining to public health and mental wellbeing (Google, New York Times, Orange County Register, local and national television)

Orange, Ca, Us

Executive Certificate, Public Leadership

Ph.D., Cognitive Studies & Health Psychology

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Ph.C.

Mia (Master Of International Affairs), International Relations, Politics And Economics; Concentration In International Business

Ba, Political Science; Linguistics

Certificat Des Études Politiques