Katina Bajaj is the Co-founder & Chief Science Officer of Daydreamers, a digital health platform turning creativity into a science-backed intervention for burnout, mental well-being, and human flourishing.
She is also a published author, creator, and expert on human creativity. Katina received her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University’s Mind-body Institute and her work lives at the intersection of psychology, creativity, and behavior change - making the case for a more imaginative, emotionally vibrant world.
Katina became fascinated by the power of creativity to unlock our human potential after her own struggle with mental health.
Through Daydreamers, Katina has helped thousands of people, especially high performers and “non-artists," build a creative habit for better health and longevity. Her work has been featured in TIME, Fast Company, Health, Well + Good, and many others, and her research and writing reach over 100,000 people through her digital platforms.
Katina is a sought-after speaker on topics like burnout, creativity, innovation, and the future of well-being, having shared her insights with companies and organizations like the Aspen Institute, where she is currently a Health Fellow. She has spoken on stages across the country and advised global institutions on designing healthier, more imaginative systems for work and life.
Her first book, On Adulting: How Millennials (And, Any Human Really) Can Work Less, Live More and Bend The Rules For Good, was published by Skyhorse/Simon & Schuster in 2020. Across all her work, Katina is driven by one mission: to help people wake up their creative brains and feel more alive - in work, health, and everyday life.
Katina currently lives in San Francisco with her husband and co-founder, Dupi, and our dog, Wythe.