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Tchiki Davis, M.A., Ph.D.Founder
Tchiki Davis, Ph.D., is a writer, program creator, and well-being expert. Her content has helped many millions of people worldwide find a bit more happiness. She also enjoys gardening, playing board games, and making art.
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Education
- 2015 – Ph.D. Social & Personality Psychology – University of California, Berkeley
- 2015 – Ph.D. Certificate – Management of Technology Innovation – University of California, Berkeley
- 2012 – M.A. Emotion Science – University of Denver, Colorado
- 2005 – B.A. Psychology & Visual Art – University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado
How The Berkeley Well-Being Institute Came to Be
Growing up, so many people I knew struggled with emotions and unhealthy habits. Somewhere along the way, my life’s mission became to help people manage negative emotions, engage in healthier behaviors, and build the skills that would help them live happier, more fulfilling lives.
As a fifteen-year-old kid, my best friend and I started organizing drug-free social events for teens in my town. In college, I worked with at-risk youth. I later got my M.A. in emotion science from The University of Denver, and my Ph.D. in social psychology from UC Berkeley.
While completing my PhD, I received training in clinical psychology from The National Institute of Health and training from the Summer Institute of Social and Personality Psychology in Neuroendocrinology (hormones and mental health) at The University of California, Davis. At the same time, I was highly active in the entrepreneurship community and co-founded my first business, Lifenik (games to to help kids improve their emotional skills). We won a few awards for Lifenik but ultimately dissolved the business.
After graduating, I contracted and consulted with businesses—helping them to create science-based content, apps, and products to boost well-being. I then founded The Berkeley Well-Being Institute to translate the science of well-being into useful content, courses, & resources. It is my hope that The Berkeley Well-Being Institute provides high-impact, useful, and relatable tools for anyone who wants them.
As a fifteen-year-old kid, my best friend and I started organizing drug-free social events for teens in my town. In college, I worked with at-risk youth. I later got my M.A. in emotion science from The University of Denver, and my Ph.D. in social psychology from UC Berkeley.
While completing my PhD, I received training in clinical psychology from The National Institute of Health and training from the Summer Institute of Social and Personality Psychology in Neuroendocrinology (hormones and mental health) at The University of California, Davis. At the same time, I was highly active in the entrepreneurship community and co-founded my first business, Lifenik (games to to help kids improve their emotional skills). We won a few awards for Lifenik but ultimately dissolved the business.
After graduating, I contracted and consulted with businesses—helping them to create science-based content, apps, and products to boost well-being. I then founded The Berkeley Well-Being Institute to translate the science of well-being into useful content, courses, & resources. It is my hope that The Berkeley Well-Being Institute provides high-impact, useful, and relatable tools for anyone who wants them.