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Susan Rivers is a seasoned research professional with expertise in grant writing, qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, and leadership. She has worked in various roles, including Research Scientist at Yale University, Executive Director at iThrive Games, and Fellow at the Billions Institute. Susan holds a PhD in Social Psychology from Yale University and an Executive Program Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

Credentials

  • ASU+GSV Summit Speaker 2023
    ASU+GSV Summit
    Jun, 2023
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • The History Co:Lab
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    • Co-Lead & Chief Scientist
      • Feb 2024 - Present
      • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

      The History Co:Lab co-creates learning experiences and catalyze communities with and for young people so they all can thrive in their roles as makers of our shared history. iThrive Games formally joined The History Co:Lab in 2024.

  • iThrive Games
    • Greater Boston Area
    • Executive Director & Chief Scientist
      • Apr 2018 - Feb 2024
      • Greater Boston Area

      The iThrive Games Foundation works with and for teens at the intersection of game development, education, and mental health. Our mission is to intentionally design and use technology in the best interests of teens so that they can reach their full potential.

    • Executive Director & Chief Scientist
      • Mar 2016 - Mar 2018
      • Greater Boston Area

      iThrive’s mission is to intentionally design and use technology in the best interests of teens so that they can reach their full potential. iThrive was a project incubating at Centerstone Research Institute, and incorporated as a separate nonprofit entity in April 2018.

    • CoFounder and Founding Deputy Director
      • Jan 2013 - Mar 2016
      • New Haven, CT

      The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence uses the power of emotions to create a more effective and compassionate society. The Center conducts research and teaches people of all ages how to develop their emotional intelligence.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Scientist
      • 2012 - Mar 2016

      Principal investigator, public speaking, research team leader, grant writer, organizational development, training and mentoring, writing, data analysis, training

    • Associate Director
      • 2007 - 2012

    • Associate Research Scientist
      • 2007 - 2011

      Grant writing, research, writing, study design, data analysis, principal investigator, co-investigator, public speaking

    • Senior Consultant
      • 2007 - 2012

      Consult with school leaders on school improvement efforts including climate change, educating the whole child, and social and emotional learning

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Visiting Research Fellow
      • Jan 2008 - Aug 2009

      Grant writing. Data analysis. Manuscript writing. Public presenting.

    • Postdoctoral Fellow
      • 2006 - 2008

  • Skidmore College
    • Saratoga Springs, NY
    • Visting Lecturer
      • 2003 - 2005
      • Saratoga Springs, NY

      Teaching: Social Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, Health Psychology, Emotions and Well-being (advanced seminar), Experimental Methods. Mentoring undergraduates.

Education

  • 2017 - 2017
    Stanford University Graduate School of Business
    Executive Program Certificate, Social Entrepreneurship
  • 1999 - 2005
    Yale University
    PhD, Social Psychology
  • 1993 - 1997
    Skidmore College
    Bachelor's degree, Psychology

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