REWILDING THE PSYCHE: A Psychologist's Vision for Tomorrow
Honored by the American Psychological Association and recognized in Forbes as one of "50 Leading Female Futurists," Dana works with world governments, major corporations, universities, nonprofits, and NGOs on narrative strategies that advance human and environmental well-being. A systems designer and integrally trained psychologist, Dana’s pioneering work in social impact media and digital ethics has been widely applied across the entertainment and technology sectors. She is currently exploring human-nature relationships and developing protocols for “rewilding the human psyche” to strengthen both human and ecological resilience. Dana writes for Psychology Today and recently launched Wild Wisdom at Rewilding: Lab, where she integrates wellness, nature-based practices, and participatory research. She also shares insights and creative work through her Substack newsletter. She is the author of a middle-grade book series, Chronicles of G.A.I.A. that aims to embolden young climate activists and introduce anticipatory thinking.
Bringing the natural world into focus.
Dana, in collaboration with her sister Melisca Klisanin, co-founded Evolutionary Guidance Media R&D, Inc. Together, they have mastered immersive and sensory design for storytelling in entertainment, retail spaces and events, integrating elements from hands-on engagements to augmented reality games. Their unique approach, rooted in sustainability and biophilic principles, combines the allure of interactive storytelling with conscious media and human wellbeing insights. Dana's latest venture, ReWilding: Lab, accentuates this synergy, focusing on fostering healthy human-nature relationships and infusing experiential spaces with a sustainable touch.
SPEAKER
Dana speaks on popular topics including human wellbeing in a tech saturated world, human-AI relations, human-nature relationships.
AUTHOR
Dana’s research is making an impact on fields as diverse as media psychology, social-impact entertainment, technology, heroism, ecopsychology, and futures studies.
CONSULTANT
Enhance human-nature connections with Dana, rooted in transformative research and forward-thinking strategies.
SPEAKER
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Dana brings deep expertise in Nature-Driven Resilience, Digital Citizenship / AI Ethics, and Social-Impact Entertainment to her speaking engagements. Having addressed diverse audiences, from multinational corporations to governmental bodies, NGOs, and leading nonprofits, her insights are sought-after across sectors. Her performative style, coupled with her vast knowledge, ensures every talk is memorable.
JOURNEY FULL CIRCLE
“Growing up. I felt a deep kinship with the natural world.”
As a child, I advocated for trees, enjoyed the tales of Dr. Doolittle, and admired pioneers like Jane Goodall, who deepened our connection and understanding of other species within the animal kingdom.
In my initial professional journey, I set out to harness media and technology to elevate our collective consciousness, making us more attuned to the planet and its myriad inhabitants. Today, I’m focused on rewilding the psyche by strengthening relationships between human beings and the natural world. This deep exploration influenced my novel “Future Hack,” where the theme of human-animal communication stretches the boundaries of consciousness.
My life has moved full circle, from the tree-loving child activist to a professional aiming to bridge ancient wisdom with the contemporary world, grounded in research and theoretical insights.
FUN FACT
Dana’s pioneering research on “digital altruism” can be seen in major campaigns around the world, including the “Protect A Child from Malaria” initiative by Johnson & Johnson.
Dana designed “Cyberhero League” edtech gaming adventure to introduce the “Cyberhero archetype” - bringing it out of academia journals and into children’s lives.
Dana’s research and consulting work is often inspired by the arts. In 2019, her artwork was included in the show “Transpersonal Instructions” at the Jorge B. Vargas museum.