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Tasha Golden, PhD is a singer/songwriter turned behavioral scientist, and a leading expert in creativity-driven growth and innovation. She speaks and consults globally on creativity, leadership, wellbeing, and change.
Dr. Golden was the first Director of Research for the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; she is also adjunct faculty for the University of Florida’s Center for Arts in Medicine, and lead author of “Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities.”
Named one of 2024’s “Fierce 50” by Fierce Pharma for her innovative work integrating arts and healthcare, Dr. Golden has published extensively on intersections of creativity, behavior, and wellbeing. She now helps clients and audiences apply the science to advance innovation, connection, and growth.
Golden’s work is shaped by her early experiences as a career artist and entrepreneur. As singer-songwriter for the critically acclaimed band Ellery, she toured internationally, with songs in TV and film (ABC, SHOWTIME, FOX, NETFLIX, etc). But when severe burnout and depression ended her music career, she began raising questions about mental health, creativity, and wellbeing that led to her PhD, ongoing research, and global work as a speaker and consultant.
Golden is a published poet (Humanist Press), founder of Project Uncaged: a trauma-informed creative writing program for incarcerated girls, and developer of “How We Human”: a training in Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Practice designed for creatives. She has spoken for SXSW, the US Conference of Mayors, POLITICO, and CogX, among many others, and is a frequent guest on top podcasts related to business, self-improvement, wellbeing, and the arts.
Leveraging her research and background, Golden helps clients and audiences raise their own new questions—linking science and creative practice to grow their work.
Tasha Golden, PhD: Combining Creativity and Science to Ignite Leadership and Innovation
Dr. Tasha Golden, a singer/songwriter turned behavioral scientist, is a leading expert in creativity-driven growth and innovation. Named one of 2024's "Fierce 50" by Fierce Pharma for her groundbreaking work integrating arts and healthcare, Dr. Golden captivates audiences worldwide—from SXSW to the US Conference of Mayors, from POLITICO to Fortune 500 companies.
As the first Director of Research at the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr. Golden has pioneered research at intersections of creativity, behavioral science, and wellbeing. Now dedicated to speaking and consulting, she guides organizations across sectors to combine creativity and science so they can think differently, grow their leadership, and bolster wellbeing.
"Our most challenging problems won't be solved by the mindsets and ideas that generated them," Dr. Golden asserts.
Having gone from international touring artist with her band Ellery—whose songs have been featured on ABC, SHOWTIME, FOX, and NETFLIX—to a thought leader in health sciences, Dr. Golden's journey provides a compelling narrative that resonates with audiences. Her personal battle with burnout and depression, which catalyzed her career pivot, underscores her key message: embracing change and questioning assumptions can lead to powerful innovation and growth.
Dr. Golden is a frequent guest on top-rated podcasts in business, leadership, self-development, and wellness, and is known for her ability to communicate complex ideas in engaging, accessible ways. In her dynamic, interactive sessions, Dr. Golden blends cutting-edge research, storytelling, and practical strategies that empower leaders to:
Question assumptions and reframe challenges
Foster cultures of innovation and resilience
Apply creative thinking to drive growth
Enhance wellbeing and engagement
An accomplished author and researcher, Dr. Golden has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, and is lead author of "Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities." She is also the founder of Project Uncaged, a trauma-informed creative writing program for incarcerated girls, and developer of "How We Human", a unique Mental Health training for creative professionals.
Dr. Golden's singular approach has guided thousands of clients and audience members to reimagine their work, purpose, and potential. Her talks don't just inspire – they provide actionable, science-backed frameworks for transformative change.
