Judy Kuriansky, Ph.D., is an internationally renowned clinical psychologist, professor, author, and humanitarian. As a Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University Teachers College, she lectures globally and has extensive clinical experience with couples, families, and children. At the United Nations, she serves as an Advisor to the Mission of Sierra Leone, NGO Representative for the International Association of Applied Psychology, and co-founded the UN Group of Friends of Mental Health and Wellbeing. She has led successful campaigns to include mental health in the UN Agenda 2030 and supported the adoption of the UN General Assembly Resolution on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support.
Dr. Kuriansky has conducted psychosocial training and resilience workshops worldwide, including in disaster-stricken regions such as Haiti, Japan, and Ukraine. She co-founded Global Kids Connect and has advocated for mental health, women’s rights, and youth empowerment, notably through the Girl’s Empowerment Camp in Africa. As a board member of the United African Congress, she co-founded the “Health in Your Hands” platform, now part of the Health Innovation and Investment Exchange (HIEx).
A member of the Global Leadership Council of eMHIC and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, she co-wrote the first policy on mental health and climate change for the American Public Health Association. An award-winning journalist, Dr. Kuriansky has hosted top-rated radio shows and written extensively on global issues, with her latest book, “Resilient Health,” providing a comprehensive overview of healthcare transformation during COVID-19, including contributions from Dr. Anil Thapliyal about the eMHIC.
