CEO of the National Institute for Play
Mia delivers dynamic keynotes and masterclasses that explore how play fuels thriving individuals, connected communities, and a more resilient society.
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Mia is an engaging, knowledgeable, and inspiring speaker. She provides incredible insights into values and virtues like resilience, courage, commitment, and empathy. Mia brings data, science, and established evidence into every topic to provide the latest foundation of knowledge. Her audience will be immersed in the topic and have clear takeaways.
Keynotes, Masterclasses, and Workshops
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The Science of Play: Unlocking Human Potential
Play is hard-wired in our brains. It’s not a waste of time; it’s essential to cognitive, emotional, social, and physical health at all ages. Learn what play is, what happens in the brain when we play, and how to integrate play into daily life.
The Power of Play in the Workplace
Play ignites creativity and forges resilience. Discover how to leverage the unique play personality strengths within your team and add playfulness into your workflow to combat burnout and fuel engagement and innovation.
The Power of Play in Education
Play is not a break from learning, it is learning. Leverage the neuroscience of play and playful pedagogy as a powerful teaching tool across all ages.
Inspired to share her message with the world.
Mia has learned from incredible mentors and conducted research in her roles as the CEO of the National Institute for Play and consultant at the University of Denver. She has also lived out this work in her own life as an NCAA Division 1 student-athlete and coach. Witnessing the transformative power of play as an antidote to some of society’s fiercest problems compelled her to share this work with the world.
Invest in yourself with just a few minutes of practice and reflection a day to make play a transformational habit in your life.
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Contact Mia
mia@nifplay.orgWelcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Building community, learning from other experts, and sharing this work to help transform lives are my primary objectives. I would love to connect with you, hear your ideas, and learn more about how I — along with the National Institute for Play and the University of Denver — can support your goals. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.