In Remembrance:
Alex Zautra

The Social Intelligence Institute is the culmination of a lifetime of work and research from Alex Zautra. An internationally renowned clinical psychologist, Alex dedicated his career to the study of psychological, social, and organizational roots of resilience, and the design of interventions that enhance well-being for individuals, organizations, and communities.

Beyond his career, Alex was the living embodiment of the value of social intelligence. His passion for life and the value of human connection was evident in each hiking trip, conversation, and inspired grad student.

While we lost Alex suddenly in June of 2016, his spirit lives on through the Social Intelligence Institute. Each module, discussion, and changed graduate at the end of the SI course are a tribute to his everlasting legacy. Alex’s wife, Eva, lovingly directs the Social Intelligence Institute.

Our Team

Board of Directors

Alex Zautra
Professor at Arizona State u

In loving memory. Alex is Arizona State University Foundation Professor of Clinical Psychology. He has dedicated his career to the study of psychological, social and organizational roots of resilience, and the design of interventions that enhance well-being for individuals, organizations, and communities. His current research focuses on the resilience across the life-span, funded by grants from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), and the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. His most recent work includes the development and testing of interventions for depression, chronic pain, and social intelligence. His most recent book with co-authors Reich and Hall, is entitled Handbook of Adult Resilience, by Guilford Press He is also the author of Emotions, Stress, and Health, published by Oxford University Press.

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Eva Zautra
Executive Director

Eva has over 20 years of professional experience in health care and classroom instruction. She is the founder and creative inspiration for the Social Intelligence (SI) Institute. Her work centers on the translation of complex concepts and the latest scientific evidence from social neuroscience and psychological research into easy-to-understand on-line/mobile learning programs in social intelligence. In addition, she is the creative director of the Resilience Solutions Group LLC., where she has designed web-based behavioral medicine interventions to treat patients with chronic pain and depression.

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John Hall
Professor of Public Affairs

John is Emeritus Professor of Public Affairs at Arizona State University. As a founder and former Director of the Arizona State University School of Public Affairs, Center for Urban Studies, Morrison Institute for Public Policy and Co-Director of the Resilience Solutions Group, Dr. Hall has specialized in linking the University to pressing community public policy and governance issues. He is co-principal investigator of a $2.2 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to examine resilience contributions to health and well-being in diverse social areas of the Phoenix region. In 2007, he was awarded the inaugural Arizona State University Faculty Achievement Award for Defining Edge Research in Public Policy. He is the author or co-author of over 150 books, articles, reports and papers about urban, regional, and intergovernmental governance issues.

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Scott Erickson

Scott Erickson is an AV-rated Certified Specialist in Estate and Trust Law, an eight-time Super Lawyers honoree, and a past chair of the State Bar of Arizona’s Estate and Trust Advisory Commission, which assists the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization in the certification of estate and trust law practitioners.

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John W. Reich

Dr. Reich is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University. His professional focus is on the analysis of personal and social factors in human emotions and resilience. His research is focused on these processes in community-residing populations. His most recent projects involve implementing interactive communication technology to enhancing personal mastery and efficacy in community residents. His most recent contribution in the area of resilience is as co-editor of The Handbook of Adult Resilience (Guilford, 2010) with his colleagues Dr. Alex Zautra and Dr. John S. Hall.

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Project Manager

Jake Gilmour
Director of Operations

Jake earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology from Arizona State University and a Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science from Oregon State University. He has assisted in the development of the Social Intelligence program and continues to assist in the program maintenance and upkeep. He has also delivered Social Intelligence training through in person workshops and has assisted in several studies of the Social Intelligence program. Additionally he is a yoga instructor with over five years of teaching experience and enjoys spreading health and well being to his community.

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Adrián Troncoso Campos
Director of IT

Adrian earned a Master degree in Programme in Information and Knowledge Society from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya and a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from the Universidad de Sevilla. He has extensive experience in project management, e-Learning development and Web Content Management (CMS) with 9 plus years of commercial experience in large Education and Training projects for the public sector, private sector, Universities, and projects co-funded by the European Union. He is the lead developer of our complex and challenging web developments and integrations.

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Carmen Écija
Director of SII International

Carmen, a professor at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid, Spain, holds a PhD in Psychology, a Master in Clinical Psychology, and a Master in Epidemiology and Health. She has dedicated her career to the study of psychological, social, and emotional processes in chronic pain, as well as the design of interventions that enhance well-being and health. She has more than 6 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, addressing problems from a scientific approach based on psychological well-being, positive psychology, and quality of life. She is always looking to improve deficits in positive affective resources that appear critical to enhancing physical and psychological functioning in patients, and sustaining health and well-being over the long term. Her current research focuses on utilizing social intelligence training as health promotion training in education. Because the goals of the SI Institute match her own personal scientific research goals, she is pursuing an SI initiative in Spain-a career she chose that permits her to intertwine her research, clinical work, and a long-standing personal interest and practice in education.

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Belinda Chiu
Training and Organizational Development

Skilled facilitator with 4 years of experience leading workshops and training programs for cross-cultural groups. Demonstrated ability developing and delivering educational sessions on diversity, leadership, and teamwork. 5 years of data analytics, survey analysis and visualization experience in corporate / consulting environment. Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaches Federation.

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