"Human beings of all ages are happiest and able to deploy their talents to best advantage when they are confident that, standing behind them, there are one or more trusted persons who will come to their aid should difficulties arise." - John Bowlby (1979)

This page is a snapshot of the many people who inspire me with their optimism and zest for life.

This picture is of my grandmother. She was a pioneer for women in the martial arts and a working mum who raised 8 children. My grandparents were educators and started a school to provide affordable education for working adults. Their passion for education continues to inspire me.

My academic mentors & PhD committee: (from the left) Professor Colin Fisher, Shoshana Dobrow Riza (joining us via SKYPE from London), Kathy Kram (my dissertation chair), and Douglas T. Hall.

My inspiring colleagues in behavioral and organizational science at Claremont Graduate University - (from the left) Jeanne Nakamura, Tiffany Berry, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Tarek Azzam, Rebecca Reichard, Jason T. Siegel, William Crano, Kathy Pezdek, Allen Omoto, Michael Hogg, Eusabio Alvaro, Leslie Fierro, Stewart Donaldson, Michelle Bligh, and Kendall Cotton Bronk.

My family of four and the five things we love - an afternoon at the beach, bike rides, board games, hikes, and did I mention, the beach?

Talent Science Lab! - in our soccer penalty kick pose.

One of my favorite dinners of the year - our annual labs-giving (thanksgiving) dinner.

The most meaningful award that I have received, and one that I will always cherish.

My son, O, inspires me to get out and get moving. He's a cub scout and we enjoy scouting as a way of life.

S is our youngest and a skeptic - doesn't laugh easily at dad's jokes. That's fine!