John Havens is a notable figure in the intersection of technology and culture. He is a writer, speaker, activist, and consultant who is on a mission to help people achieve wellbeing by taking stock of their lives. Havens is a graduate of Messiah University and has a degree in BA in Theatre and History. He had worked in different industries such as entertainment, business, and journalism.

Aside from that, Havens has held various positions in different organizations. He served as the sustainability practice lead for the IEEE Standards Association, and he was also a former member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Human Rights and Technology. He also founded and served as the executive director of the Council on Extended Intelligence and the IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems. Among his works are Heartificial Intelligence: Embracing Our Humanity to Maximize Machines and Hacking H(app)iness - Why Your Personal Data Counts and How Tracking It Can Change the World.

John Havens has also been involved in media and communications. He previously worked as a journalist and has written for multiple outlets. He was also the lead organizer of PodCamp NYC and is the founder of Podcast Vision and Voice. He served as the EVP of social media for Porter Novelli and also wrote the book, "Tactical Transparency." Havens also worked as the VP of business development at Blog Talk Radio and as the chief connections officer at Idea Champions.

Overall, John Havens is a well-rounded professional who brings a wealth of knowledge, skills, and expertise to the table.