An award-winning medical doctor, researcher, and expert on the neuroscience of innovation, leadership, and motivation, Dr. Shimi Kang provides science-based solutions for health, happiness, and achievement in the workplace, classroom, and at home. With 20 years of clinical experience and extensive research in the science that lies behind optimizing human intelligence, Dr. Kang provides practical tools to cultivate the key 21st century skills of resilience, connection, creativity, and more. Dr. Kang is a Clinical Associate Professor at The University of British Columbia and the author of the #1 bestseller The Dolphin Parent and The Tech Solution. She is also the founder of Dolphin Kids: Future-Ready Leaders, Co-founder of Get Sparky App, and host of the YouTube show, Mental Wealth with Dr. Shimi Kang.

Gia is a 14 year old girl with a big heart and unique mind. She believes her dyslexia is a gift that gives her the ability to see the world in a different, exciting, and refreshing way. For example, she likes to combine, flip and make up words. Gia is a “possibiltarian” – someone who believes in possibilities! Gia is a youth ambassador for Stigma Free Mental Health and co-instructor with Future-Ready Minds Leadership programs where she helps teach younger children important social, emotional and innovation skills. She is passionate about nature, team sports, art and science. Gia’s motto is “work hard, think positive, make the world a better place and have fun!”