Shauna Shapiro, PhD, is an internationally recognized leader in mindfulness, self-compassion, and the science of well-being and longevity. She is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and professor at Santa Clara University.
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Dr. Shapiro has published more than 150 peer-reviewed articles and is the author of four books translated into 19 languages. Her work has been featured in American Psychologist, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Oprah, and NPR, and her TEDx talk has received nearly 4 million views.

She has presented her research to audiences around the world, including the King of Thailand, Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Summit, the Danish Government, Reuters’ London Global Newsroom, the WNBA, Google, Morgan Stanley, and LinkedIn.

Dr. Shapiro also partners with leading global wellness and hospitality brands, including Aman, Six Senses, and Maybourne, translating cutting-edge science into immersive experiences that support lasting vitality and well-being.

A summa cum laude graduate of Duke University, Dr. Shapiro is currently ranked #5 globally for scholarly impact in Mindfulness and Stress Management by ScholarGPS.
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