Marisa Franco, PhD

Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Maryland

Dr. Marisa G. Franco, an enlightening psychologist, TED speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, is known for digesting and communicating the science of human connection in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. She works as a professor at the University of Maryland, writes for Psychology Today, and has been a featured psychologist for major publications like The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Scientific American. She authored the New York Times bestseller Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. Dr. Franco speaks on mental health and belonging at corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and universities.