Zelana Montminy

Dr. Zelana Montminy is a behavioral scientist acknowledged for her work in wellness architecture and Positive Psychology. In addition to being a bestselling author, she often works with celebrities, hosts television shows, and leads transformational retreats, focusing on mental fitness. Dr. Montminy is an established figure in Positive Psychology and is recognized as one of Maria Shriver’s Architects of Change. She is the author of "21 Days to Resilience: How to Transcend the Daily Grind, Deal with the Tough Stuff, and Discover Your Strongest Self," published in five languages.

Over time, Dr. Montminy has served as Executive Producer and on-camera talent for several television networks including TV Guide Network, E! Entertainment Television, PopSugar Studios, and Awesomeness TV. She's played a significant role in developing digital content for the PopSugar media brand and now hosts a weekly Instagram Live show on her IGTV channel titled "Power Up!", focusing on mental health discussions with thought leaders and influencers.

Dr. Montminy's professional insight has been sought after by many industry-leading companies such as Coca Cola, Estee Lauder, Bank of America, Capital Group, and American Express, amongst others. She also partners with educational institutions to develop resilience programs and contributes to various publications such as Real Simple, Health Magazine, Parents, Redbook, Better Home & Gardens, People, Psychology Today, Huffington Post, and other editorials.

She holds a Doctor of Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Certificate in Nutrition from Cornell University. Dr. Montminy's doctoral research pioneered new science, delving deeper into what drives us toward optimal well-being. She regularly speaks at various academic, business, and non-profit institutions around the world. She's collaborated with the JUMP! Foundation to bring resilience programs to youth worldwide and is developing curriculum for various schools and universities.

Active in the Young President's Organization, Dr. Montminy serves on the Advisory Council of Common Sense Media and on the Scientific Advisory Board of Lovevery. She is a Senior Advisor at CREO | Montminy & Co. as well as Chairwoman of the Montminy Group. She resides in Los Angeles and is a devoted mother to two vibrant children who inspire her work.