Dr. Jay Kumar
Brain, Happiness & Leadership Expert
About This Expert
Dr. Jay Kumar is a distinguished speaker and strategic consultant for Fortune 500 companies, who pioneers the integration of cutting-edge brain science and behavioral insights to enhance organizational resilience and workplace well-being.
His transformative courses and trainings empower executives and teams to navigate the evolving workplace landscape and foster a culture of success.
Drawing on decades of extensive research and his acclaimed book, “Science of a Happy Brain,” Dr. Jay amplifies leadership effectiveness, revitalizes team engagement, and promotes talent retention, driving heightened performance and profitability.
Formerly a professor and the Director of Wellbeing at Chapman University, Dr. Jay’s rich academic background includes a Ph.D. in cognitive science, a Master’s in political economy from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, along with an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
Dr. Jay is a visionary thought-leader, instructor of several best-selling GenConnectU courses, creator of the “Brain-Driven Leadership” newsletter, host of the popular Linkedin video series “The Thriving Brain,” and presenter of the compelling TEDx talk How to Heal America’s Traumatized Brain.
Learn from Dr. Jay, as he continues to inspire and educate leaders on the science of cultivating happier, healthier, and more thriving workplaces worldwide.