Donna Jackson Nakazawa
Psychology
Science
Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an award-winning journalist and internationally-recognized speaker who began writing at age 12 after her father's unexpected death.
She has authored eight books exploring connections between emotion, adversity, and well-being.
Her bestselling book, Childhood Disrupted, was a finalist for the Books for a Better Life Award.
Donna Jackson Nakazawa's work focuses on translating complex science into actionable information for everyday life.
She has appeared on The Today Show and NPR, and regularly speaks at universities and organizations.
Her writing has been featured in publications such as Wired, The Boston Globe, and The Washington Post.
