Hello!
You clicked on the About page. That's where I tend to go as well, to see who is behind the website, which is, of course, a great example of how social we are at our core. This website, and my work, is about how to harness that for good, for ourselves as individuals, and for the world.
And not only are we social, but we’re prosocial. We want to do good by others, we want to help, we want to make a difference! And yet so many of our systems (our schools, workplaces, social programs) treat that drive almost as an afterthought. That is a massive oversight, and a missed opportunity, and I want your help in changing that.
Evie Rosset, PhD
My background
I’ve spent the past 20+ years exploring how to tap into the better sides of human nature, our drive to learn, to connect with others, to contribute to the greater good. I started in cognitive science, but now I'd say my work is at the intersection of the fields of behavioral science, positive psychology, and social impact. I’ve been teaching and doing research in the US (where I’m from), the UK, and France (where I live), focusing on motivation, social connection, and wellbeing. I also co-founded Maac Lab (www.maac-lab.com), a nonprofit that helps people, especially those in vulnerable situations, feel impactful through small, personalized social projects. This has been done mostly in France and often in collaboration with social workers, educators, and coaches.
Rethinking Impact
We know what works. When opportunities to contribute are easy, personalized, and rewarding, people feel better and help more. This site is part of a broader experiment to build a more energizing, accessible, and sustainable way to engage in social impact. I would sincerely love to hear from you. Connecting with others, even strangers (especially strangers!), is one of life’s great energizers. So feel free to reach out and tell me who you are, what you're interested in, and anything else that comes to mind. Thanks!