Dr. Heidi Hanna

Dr. Heidi Hanna is a stress expert, performance coach, and New York Times bestselling author whose work focuses on neuroscience, brain health, and human performance. Hanna's interest in these areas is informed by her personal experiences managing stress. She holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Penn State University, where she competed on the Big 10 softball team and earned academic All-American honors, a master's degree in mental health counseling from Rollins College, and a Ph.D. in holistic nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health.

Hanna serves as Chief Energy Officer of Synergy Brain Fitness, a company that provides brain-based health and performance programs for individuals and organizations. She is a Fellow and Advisory Board Member for the American Institute of Stress. Hanna has authored seven books, including "The Sharp Solution," "Stressaholic," "Recharge," and "What's So Funny About Stress?"

She is a National Board Member for the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor and founded The Beyond Funny Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources and education about the benefits of healthy humor. Hanna is also a Senior Researcher with the Brain Health Initiative and an instructor at Harvard Extension, as well as a regular lecturer at Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa.

Hanna has been featured at global conferences such as the Fortune Magazine Most Powerful Women in Business Summit, the ESPN Leadership Summit, and the Million Dollar Round Table. Her clients include Google, Starbucks, Microsoft, Principal Insurance, Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise, WD40, the PGA Tour, and the National Football League.

In her keynote sessions, Hanna explores the brain as a critical resource, drawing on neuroscience research related to stress, mindfulness, and motivation to share evidence-based strategies for optimizing brain health and fitness. As a performance coach and keynote speaker, she has trained thousands of individuals on practical approaches to positive psychology and wellness strategies to enhance productivity and performance. Hanna is recognized for translating complex neuroscience into actionable tools, contributing to the fields of workplace wellness, resilience training, and brain-based performance strategies.