Donna Volpitta, Ed.D. is a renowned speaker, author, and educator who simplifies brain science and mental health to help people in leadership positions, from parents to corporate managers, develop a resilient mindset. With a Ph.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University, and an M.Ed. in Special Education from Boston University, Donna has significant experience in the education industry. She is the co-author of "The Resilience Formula" and the creator of the Resilient Mindset Model, a therapeutic method that combines neuroscience, psychology, and education research. Donna's humor and practical advice come from her personal experience as a seasoned educator and mother of four adolescents. She is also an advisory board member of Kids Helping Kids, a member of Nexus and The Character Collaborative, and an expert contributor to Understood.org and Modernmom.com.