We bring the spirit of experimentation to the mission of connection.
Our Vision
Decades of research have shown that strong relationships contribute to greater happiness, better health outcomes, and longer lifespans. Yet many people experience isolation and loneliness on a regular basis. We believe that social health needs to be a priority alongside physical and mental health.
Our Approach
Partner
Empower individuals, communities, and organizations to take action through evidence-based recommendations and strategic partnerships.
Build
Put research insights into practice by designing and implementing programs and tools that improve people’s social well-being.
Inspire
Reframe the conversation and drive the discourse around social isolation and loneliness to focus on assets, strengths, and solutions instead.
Chief Connection Chemist
AKA our Founder & Executive Director
Kasley Killam, MPH
📍 California, USA
💞 Favorite connection tip: Use conversation cards or pick a theme for people to share a story about to make dinner parties extra meaningful.
🙋 Kasley is an award-winning innovator and a leading expert in social health. She has spent the last decade studying and building initiatives around human connection and community, spanning tech, academia, startups, and nonprofits. Kasley’s expertise has been featured in outlets like the New York Times and Washington Post, and she regularly speaks about social health to virtual and in-person audiences at places like Google and Stanford University.
Belonging Biologists
AKA our small but very mighty team!
Amy Richards
📍 Georgia, USA
💞 Favorite connection tip: Serve others. No matter how big or small, acts of care and kindness generate mutually beneficial ripples.
Kanishk Chadha
📍 Ontario, Canada
💞 Favorite connection tip: Stay in hostels while travelling (especially solo) to make new friends and create memories with people from around the world.
Marissa Carty
📍 Massachusetts, USA
💞 Favorite connection tip: Go through lists of 100 personal questions to spark a deeper conversation.
Erin Dorn
📍 California, USA
💞 Favorite connection tip: The next time you feel like making a connection with strangers, try a guided tour at your local art museum.
Want to Be a Friendship Physicist?
We’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate people to get involved. If you’re enthusiastic about our mission and a proactive, conscientious doer, send us your resume and a brief introduction.