Maya Shankar
Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google, Creator, Host, and Executive Producer of 'A Slight Change of Plans' podcast, former Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, former Behavioral Science Advisor to the United Nations.
About
Maya Shankar is a leading expert in behavioral economics with significant roles in public service and private sector.
She served as a Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, guiding policy through behavioral insights.
Following this, she worked as a Behavioral Science Advisor at the United Nations.
Currently, she is Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google, where she applies behavioral science to product development.
She also created and hosts the podcast 'A Slight Change of Plans,' focusing on human behavior and decision-making.
Areas of Expertise
Recent Podcasts
How to Shape Your Identity & Goals | Dr. Maya Shankar
Topic: Identity formation, goal setting, motivation, and personal change through cognitive science principles.
Maya Shankar ON: How to Embrace Change Gracefully & Find Purpose in Difficult Times
Topic: Embracing Change, Behavioral Economics, and Finding Purpose
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