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Jessica Carson

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Innovation Advisor at American Psychological Association
📍 New York, New York, United States

Jessica Carson is an author, creator, and psychology PhD candidate at the University of Essex. She specializes in the future of human creativity and the psychology of entrepreneurship, with experience at the American Psychological Association, Georgetown University, and the National Institutes of Health.

Personally, Jessica embraces the unconventional, stating she loves "unpopular opinions and weird people." She grew up in Amish country and is a certified Yoga Teacher (RYT 200 Hour), having led mindfulness sessions for students in her academic roles.

Unique fact: She wrote a book titled "Wired This Way" focusing on the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of creators.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Innovation Advisor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Topics Jessica cares about

Entrepreneur Psychology
She was Head of Entrepreneur Psychology at ZenBusiness and teaches a course at NYU on the topic for coaches, therapists, and founders.
Future of Creativity
Her core work explores human creativity in the digital world. Her book "Wired This Way" delves into the well-being of creative individuals.
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Career

Work history

2-2022 - 10-2022
Innovation Advisor
American Psychological Association
1-2022 - 12-2022
Product Head, Education & Entrepreneur Psychology
ZenBusiness
9-2021 - 3-2022
Head of Innovation
American Psychological Association
1-2020 - 1-2020
Author, Wired This Way
Chiron Publications
6-2019 - 2023
Expert in Residence, Entrepreneur Mental Health & Well-Being
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
In the press

Media appearances

Jessica Carson – Keynote Speaker Profile (Innovation Advisor, American Psychological Association). Featured in AAE Speakers Bureau
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Education
Psychology
The George Washington University
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Essex
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