Dr. Susan Rivers
Executive Director & Chief Scientist, iThrive Games at The History Co:Lab Executive Director in Gaming, Gaming Scientist, Social Psychologist
About this speaker
Susan Rivers, PhD, is a social psychologist and expert in emotional intelligence and social-emotional learning. As Co-Director and Chief Scientist at iThrive Games / The History Co:Lab, she leads efforts to design meaningful games with and for teens to support their thriving. Fascinated by how environments propel learning, foster social connections, and support identity formation, Susan passionately believes game design and play are powerful tools for self-discovery, forging meaningful connections, authentic development, and making the world a better place. She is author of numerous scholarly articles and social-emotional learning curricula.
