Thayer Global Speaker Series

The Thayer Global Speaker Series brings thought leaders, innovators, and difference-makers to the Thayer campus
to engage the community in issues that matter to the world.

RSVP to attend the Dec. 5 event

In December, we'll hear from Dr. Lisa Damour, a New York Times best-selling author of "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers"

Dr. Damour will discuss the realities, opportunities, and challenges around parenting and supporting adolescents given the realities of teenage lives during the unique times in which we are living.

Our Speaker

Dr. Lisa Damour

Dr. Lisa Damour

Dr. Lisa Damour is the author of three New York Times best sellers: Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. She co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Damour is a regular contributor to The New York Times and CBS News and the creator of Untangling 10to20, a digital library of premium content to support teens and those who care for them. She works as a senior advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University and has written numerous academic papers, chapters, and books related to education and child development. She maintains a private practice and also speaks to schools, professional organizations, and corporate groups around the world on the topics of child and adolescent development, family mental health, and adult well-being. Dr. Damour also works with industry leaders on topics related to adolescent mental health and was a consultant to Pixar on the film Inside Out 2.