“I’ve spent my life exploring how story and psychology shape who we are and how we connect.”
Immersive Insights
I aim to create moments.
As a media psychologist, social gerontologist, and experience designer, I’ve spent over 25 years exploring how story, memory, and empathy shape identity and connection across generations. My talks blend science and story, reflection and practice, so audiences don’t just learn, they leave changed.
Whether in a keynote or a workshop, I design immersive sessions that are engaging, interactive, and unforgettable.
Featured Talks and Topics
Storyfeeling: The Psychology of How We Remember
How memory science explains identity, empathy, and legacy—and what it teaches us about shaping what endures.
Neuroaesthetics: The Art and Science of How We Feel
How design choices influence emotion, empathy, and wellbeing—in care, education, and community spaces.
Designing for Emotional Legacy
How values and feelings carry forward across generations—and how to shape what endures.
Empathy by Design
Immersive psychology for stronger connections and resilience in times of change.
Generation Together
Designing across ages and cultures to create inclusive experiences that bridge divides.
Whether a keynote, training, or workshop, each talk can be adapted for your audience and context.
Keynotes – Story-rich presentations blending science, story, and lived experience.
Workshops – Interactive sessions that use storytelling, reflection, and design thinking to spark new ideas.
Facilitation – Guided experiences for organizations, communities, or teams moving through transition.
What Audiences Take Away
- New ways of understanding how memory and story shape identity
- Practical strategies for building empathy and connection
- Tools for navigating change, loss, and legacy with resilience
- Inspiration to design experiences that bridge generations and cultures
"The Empathy Experience helped me see the world differently. It’s something everyone should try."
-Sarah K
“It was like walking in someone else’s shoes—literally. The immersive aspects were so powerful that I felt like I was truly living another person’s story.”
-Trini M
“This experience changed the way I approach conversations. I’m much more considerate when encountering others.”
-Thomas W
“With so much division around us, this experience reminded me how vital it is to understand each other, especially when we feel so far apart.”
-Jennifer B
“Loneliness feels like the norm, but the workshop helped me feel seen and understood.”
-Alice W
“Our team had been struggling with communication, but after participating in The Empathy Experience, we learned how to listen better and approach conflicts with empathy.”
-Janet L
