IPPA Member Spotlight
Dr. Stewart Donaldson
Claremont Graduate University | Founder & Director, Claremont Flourishing Center
“I’ve spent my career studying how best to empower others to flourish.”
Dr. Stewart Donaldson exemplifies what it looks like to put positive psychology to work in the world. As both an IPPA board member and the founder and director of the Claremont Flourishing Center (CFC), he has dedicated his career to expanding access to the science of happiness, well-being, and human flourishing, across communities, cultures, and continents.
The Claremont Flourishing Center
Supported by the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness, the CFC operates as a global-facing institution offering free, accessible programming that translates positive psychology research into practical tools for individuals and communities worldwide.
Bridging Scholarship & Everyday Life
Through educational initiatives, webinars, and community engagement, the Center bridges the gap between scholarship and everyday life. It is a mission closely aligned with IPPA’s own vision for a flourishing world.
Research Frontiers & New Initiatives
Recent work from Dr. Donaldson’s team at Claremont Graduate University spans four exciting frontiers, reflecting a deep commitment to understanding not just what makes people flourish, but how to make that knowledge actionable.
The Science of Flow
A new book, blog post, and YouTube introduction explore the psychology of optimal experience and peak engagement in daily life.
Human Flourishing
A new book and YouTube introduction deepen the science of what it means to truly thrive, individually and collectively.
Positive Psychology at Work
Two new books, Advances in Positive Psychology Research in the Workplace and Positive Organizational Psychology: Evidence-Informed Applications, Second Edition, bring the science into organizational settings.
Positive Psychology Entrepreneurship
Emerging scholarship explores how positive psychology principles can fuel entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
New CFC Initiatives
Fellowship Program
Launch of a Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Science of Happiness and Human Flourishing, cultivating the next generation of well-being researchers.
International Webinar Series
An ongoing series on flourishing in challenging times has drawn participants from across the globe, making cutting-edge research accessible to all.
