Dr. Xuan Zhao is an expert in the psychology of social connection, well-being, and technology. She is a research scientist at Stanford University and co-founder of Flourish Science, a science-based, AI-powered mental wellness startup. She has rich experiences designing science-based products to share research insights, create inclusive environments, and cultivate meaningful social connections.

Xuan earned her PhD in Psychology from Brown University and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Her research is published in top academic journals and featured in media outlets such as New York Times, Harvard Business Review, BBC, and NPR Science Friday. When she is not contemplating about human behaviors, she loves watching birds.