Dr. Amanda Gilbert

Biography

Amanda Gilbert is an instructor at the USC Dornsife College specializing in mindfulness and its impact on health and well-being. With a background in Sustainable Community Development from Prescott College, she has trained as a Mindfulness Facilitator at the University of California, Los Angeles. Amanda has focused her research on the links between mindfulness, emotional health, and physiological responses such as telomerase activity. Her contributions include several publications in prominent journals addressing the effects of mindfulness training on intimate relationships and chronic stress. Amanda is actively involved in academic presentations, sharing her insights at various symposiums and conferences. She serves on the steering committee of the USC Center for Mindfulness Science and collaborates with several centers addressing mindfulness and meditation. Through her studies and outreach, Amanda is dedicated to advancing the understanding of mindfulness in both clinical and community settings.

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