Deborah Early
The Art of Awareness Founder
Deborah Early, PhD, is an artist and scientist whose cross-cultural wellbeing work is at the intersection of healthcare, recreation and the built environment. She incorporates contemplative pedagogy with biophilic art as an interdisciplinary bridge to encourage professionals to explore their own identity and relationship with the natural world. She is the author of the trailblazing book Forest Bathing with My Clothes On: One Woman's Biophilic Journey of Belonging, Wellbeing and Transformation with a Path towards Adapting to Change. She is also founder of The Art of Awareness—a social enterprise dedicated to strengthening belonging and deepening biophilia.