Author. Care Scientist. Educator.
Jordan Quaglia, PhD has spent over a decade researching and teaching on topics such as mindfulness, compassion, and boundaries. His debut book, From Self-Care to We-Care: The New Science of Mindful Boundaries and Caring from an Undivided Heart, is out now.
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“When we bridge self-care with care for others, we thrive.”
About Jordan
Jordan Quaglia (pronounced KWAH-lee-uh), PhD, is an author, professor, and public speaker whose work bridges cutting-edge science with contemplative practice and applied insights. He is the author of From Self-Care to We-Care: The New Science of Mindful Boundaries and Caring from an Undivided Heart (Shambhala, 2025), which explores how to harmonize care for ourselves and others through science-based practices.
Jordan is Associate Professor of Psychology at Naropa University, where he directs the Cognitive and Affective Science Laboratory and serves as Research Director for the Center for the Advancement of Contemplative Education. His program of research, supported by grants from the John Templeton Foundation and the Mind & Life Institute, investigates mindfulness, compassion, and boundaries. He has been designated as a Fellow by the Mind & Life Institute, a Contemplative Social Justice Scholar by Contemplative Mind in Society, and a panelist for multiple United Nations Day of Vesak conferences.
Jordan also co-developed and regularly teaches WELCOME: Mindful Compassion Training, an eight-week program that has reached hundreds of individuals. He frequently presents to diverse audiences, translating scientific research and contemplative practice into practical insights that make his work both accessible and transformative.