Dani Cosme

Dani (she/her) is a Senior Researcher at the Communication Neuroscience Lab and Scientific Director of the Climate Communication Division at the Annenberg Public Policy Center. Her research focuses on cognitive and motivational factors that support individual and collective behavior change. The overarching goal of Dani’s research is to use insights from neuroscience, psychology, and communication to design and evaluate translational interventions that facilitate behavior change, improve health and well-being, and promote civic participation across the lifespan. She is particularly interested in using participatory research methods to support adolescents and emerging adults to deepen their sense of self, and gain a sense of agency, purpose, and connection to their communities. She received her B.S. from Chapman University, her M.S. from Stockholm University (Sweden), and her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Oregon.