Empowering deeper connection through the science of facial expression, emotion, and compassion.
My new digital tutorial, Facial Expressions of Emotion 101, is live now! Learn about the 7 basic emotions and understand what faces are communicating with clarity, nuance, and scientific grounding.
Hi, I’m Erika.
Through all my work I am facilitating genuine emotional impact; improving connection and community. I help people cut through the noise and truly touch others on a core level.
Improve your understanding of nonverbal behavior
Grow your emotional intelligence
Cultivate connection and self-knowledge
Let’s work together.
Learn the Facial Action Coding System (FACS)
Achieve more in your research or products by implementing cutting edge facial science.
Compassion Training, Meditation & Integration
Embrace more peace and balance amidst the challenges of everyday life and work.
Scientific Consultation & Advising
I help you get the science accurate so that your projects are more powerful.
Upcoming events, classes, & workshops
“Erika is a master teacher. I’ve been full-time faculty at law schools for twenty five years and have degrees from Harvard, Oxford, and Stanford. I don’t know anyone who makes any subject come alive as well as Erika does with teaching facial recognition as well as meditation. She’s brilliant, well-read, emotionally attuned, and flawlessly organized.”
— Clark Freshman, Professor of Law, University of California, Hastings College of Law.
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