Social Change Author & Community Resilience Expert; Coauthor of "The Upswing"; Cofounder of Think Unlimited

Washington, UT, USA
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Shaylyn Romney Garrett Biography

Shaylyn Romney Garrett is an author, speaker, and social entrepreneur whose work addresses political polarization, social isolation, economic inequality, and culture change in the United States. Her research and writing explore the intersections of these societal challenges, informed by her academic background and community engagement. Romney Garrett holds a Bachelor of Arts in government from Harvard University and is a returned Peace Corps volunteer.

Romney Garrett is the coauthor, with Robert Putnam, of the book "The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again." The book analyzes economic, social, political, and cultural trends in America, examining shifts between individualistic and communitarian values. She also contributed to "American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us," which received the Woodrow Wilson Award from Princeton University for best political science book.

In her career as a social entrepreneur, Romney Garrett co-founded Think Unlimited with her husband, James Garrett, to promote social innovation in the Middle East. She lived in Jordan for six years, collaborating with Queen Rania Al-Abdullah to introduce experiential learning to Jordanian public schools and developing an Arabic language curriculum. Her work in social entrepreneurship has been recognized with the Draper Richards Kaplan Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship and as a finalist in the Echoing Green Competition. She has also been awarded membership to the Clinton Global Initiative and has spoken at TEDx events.

After returning to the United States, Romney Garrett helped establish Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute with David Brooks and launched Project Reconnect, which encourages community engagement through monthly challenges. She is a member of the Braver Angels Scholars Council, Citizen University Civic Collaboratory, and the Faith Matters Initiative Advisory Board. Romney Garrett's presentations draw on historical data and stories to provide an evidence-based approach to strengthening social cohesion and community resilience in America.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Shaylyn Romney Garrett Videos

America’s Upswing | Shaylyn Romney Garrett | 2023

America’s Upswing | Shaylyn Romney Garrett | 2023

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