Dr. Britt Wray is an author, researcher, and renowned science communicator with a focus on the intersection of climate change and mental health. Her work delves into the complex emotional landscape that comes with facing the climate crisis. As the Director of CIRCLE at Stanford Psychiatry, she plays a pivotal role in the research and action initiative aimed at fostering resilience and emotional well-being through community-minded interventions and climate leadership.

Britt has authored two seminal books, 'Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Crisis', which was a finalist for the 2022 Governor General's Award, and 'Rise of the Necrofauna: The Science, Ethics, and Risks of De-Extinction'. Both works have significantly contributed to the discourse on climate change and bioethics. She holds a PhD in science communication from the University of Copenhagen and has furthered her postdoctoral training at prestigious institutions including Stanford Medicine and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

As a science communicator, Britt Wray has hosted a variety of media programs, ranging from podcasts to radio and TV shows with the BBC, NPR, and CBC. Her voice has resonated with audiences through her role as a Canadian Screen Award winner and as a speaker at TED and the World Economic Forum. She is also the mind behind the Gen Dread newsletter, a resource dedicated to confronting climate grief with courage and meaningful action.

Her influence is recognized through numerous accolades, such as the 2023 Canadian Eco-Hero Award and a top award from the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications. Britt's writing has been featured in major publications, and she is actively involved in advisory roles for various climate and mental health initiatives.