Linda Durnell

Dr. Linda Durnell Dr. Linda has a account Media Psychologist Baltimore, Maryland 500+ connections Contact info About As a media psychologist, Dr. Durnell offers analysis on the impact technology and media have on human behavior, healthcare and social change. Working with the World Health Organization (WHO) Roster of Experts, Durnell is involved in strategic approaches to digital health: areas for intervention and governance and adoption of digital health solutions. She has an understanding and experience working in digital health, AI and health, VR in healthcare, robotic surgery, wearable technologies and ethics in the healthcare ecosystem. Dr. Durnell is adjunct faculty and teaches graduate students the “Psychology of Technology." Her current research on the emotional reactions experienced in Virtual Reality (VR), was presented at Stanford’s 3rd Annual Innovations in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health: Virtual Reality and Behavior Change, sponsored by Stanford University School of Medicine and at Harvard Medical School's VR and Healthcare Symposium. Dr. Durnell worked at Apple, Xerox and IBM, start-up technology and non-profit organizations in Silicon Valley for over 30 years. She consults with the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) and Joint Staff to assess options in the cognitive space to disrupt and counter ISIL operational capabilities and train the Psychological Operations (PO) operators. Durnell has presented at Amazon Lab 126, technology conferences (AWE), keynoted at Society of Actuaries and speaks at psychology conferences including the American Psychological Association (APA), International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) and lectures on the topics of virtual reality, the neuroscience of immersive technology and how technology affects human behavior. http://www.lindadurnell.com/ http://www.fielding.edu/news/media-psychology-joins-us-military-anti-terrorism-exercise/ https://pqdtopen.proquest.com/doc/2023807745.html?FMT=ABS Experience World Health Organization Roster of Experts Company NameWorld Health Organization Dates EmployedSep 2019 – Present Employment Duration1 yr 1 mo WHO’s Digital Health Department will work to harness the power of digital health technologies and steer developments to contribute to the attainment of all people to the highest level of health through the General Program of Work (GPW13) triple billion goals and Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages). World Health Assembly resolution WHA/71 A71 on digital health underpins this work. As a WHO’s Roster of Experts, I am involved in various areas related to digital health, such as strategic approaches and adoption of digital health solutions and products. I have an understanding and experience working in digital health, artificial intelligence and health, virtual and augmented reality in healthcare, robotic surgery, wearable technologies and health and wellness, within the healthcare ecosystem with focus on digital health technologies. see less No alt text provided for this image Technology & Healthcare Symposium 2020 Technology & Healthcare Symposium 2020 No alt text provided for this image WHO Digital & Innovations for Health Community WHO Digital & Innovations for Health Community Madison Lane Partners Co-Founder Company NameMadison Lane Partners Dates EmployedDec 2017 – Present Employment Duration2 yrs 10 mos LocationSilicon Valley, California Madison Lane Consulting Group is dedicated to developing or providing a complete business team that executes strategies and operational tactics for communications, market and technology development. As a media psychologist Dr. Durnell works optimally in a cross functional environment within the technology, media, and marketing/communication space. Dr. Durnell understands the psychology behind human experience—moving from idea to application—and how we must go beyond the traditional approaches in order to gain critical insights necessary to design meaningful and successful marketing strategies. Broad-based capabilities include developing partnerships, marketing communications and technology-driven healthcare applications. see less No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image Fielding Graduate University, Nonprofit Adjunct Faculty Media Psychology Company NameFielding Graduate University, Nonprofit Dates EmployedSep 2015 – Present Employment Duration5 yrs 1 mo LocationSanta Barbara, California Area Dr. Durnell has been teaching graduate students the past five years on the topics of “Consumer Neuroscience,” “Foundations of Media Psychology” and her new curriculum titled the “Psychology of Technology.” She provides new approaches to using virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic technology to support behavioral change. The media and technology landscape is reshaping people’s assumptions about how they engage with others and how health and wellbeing can be understood and supported. As an educator and media psychologist Dr. Durnell can provide insights into using technology to create profound change. see less No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image +9 Madison Lane Partners, LLC Managing Partner Company NameMadison Lane Partners, LLC Dates EmployedSep 2008 – 2018 Employment Duration10 yrs LocationSan Jose, CA Madison Lane Consulting Group has been operating in Silicon Valley since 1999, and has worked with corporations, mid-size companies and start-ups in the high tech and medical device market in the US and abroad. Madison Lane Consulting group is dedicated to developing or providing a complete business team that promotes collaboration and provides expertise in new clinical applications and products: FDA strategy, new market development and technology development. Each of Madison Lane Consulting partners maintain over twenty-five years of executive and technology industry experience. see less No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image The Huffington Post Contributing Writer Company NameThe Huffington Post Dates EmployedJan 2012 – Jan 2017 Employment Duration5 yrs 1 mo Fielding Graduate University Adjunct Faculty Consumer Neuroscience Company NameFielding Graduate University Dates Employed2014 – 2015 Employment Duration1 yr LocationSanta Barbara, California Area Durnell’s background in technology, media psychology and business have positioned her as an adjunct faculty to teach consumer neuroscience to graduate students from around the world. She cares deeply about how people respond to different forms of communication and how the emerging field of media neuroscience investigates the effects media has on people’s brains. This relatively new knowledge has radically transformed our understanding of persuasion, media effect, and content engagement. Durnell teaches the theory of persuasion and how neuroimaging technologies unveil critical insights into decoding and how messages work within the brain. see less No alt text provided for this image Media Neuroscience Certificate Media Neuroscience Certificate No alt text provided for this image Media Psychology with an emphasis is Consumer Neuroscience Media Psychology with an emphasis is Consumer Neuroscience Silicon Valley Children's Hospital Foundation Co-Founder and Vice-Chair Company NameSilicon Valley Children's Hospital Foundation Dates Employed1998 – 2008 Employment Duration10 yrs As Vice Chair and co-founder of Silicon Valley Children’s Hospital Foundation Durnell developed and implemented communication strategies and programs to increase awareness and philanthropic support for Silicon Valley Children’s Hospital Foundation, in partnership with Stanford/Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Valley Medical Center. Held Non-profit positions of Vice Chairman of the Board, Co-Founder, Vice-President of Executive Council, Public Relations and Finance Committee member. see less Apple Computer Marketing Manager NW Operations Company NameApple Computer Dates Employed1984 – 1992 Employment Duration8 yrs Durnell directed and managed complex cross functional initiatives, product launches and media strategies while at Apple Computer. Was responsible for channel communication strategies, sales development and the design and implementation of business marketing and promotions. As marketing manager for West Coast Operations, she created marketing campaigns for the reseller channel and managed channel partner development. As part of the marketing operations group, she was responsible for project management and implementing new marketing promotions to drive demand and increase SMB sales. see less Xerox Sales Manager Company NameXerox Dates Employed1981 – 1983 Employment Duration2 yrs LocationSeattle, Washington Management training at the Xerox Sales and Management Training, Leesburg Virginia. Show fewer experiences Education Fielding Graduate University Fielding Graduate University Degree NameDoctorate of PhilosophyField Of StudyMedia Psychology with concentration in Social Impact of Immersive Technology Dates attended or expected graduation2014 – 2018 University of Washington University of Washington Degree NameBA CommunicationsField Of StudySpeech Dates attended or expected graduation1977 – 1981