Our Story
The Contentment Foundation serves schools in build lasting wellbeing from the inside out. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Daniel Cordaro, our mission began with a simple question: what if every educator had the tools to heal, grow, and thrive? We offer a research-based framework rooted in both modern science and ancient wisdom.
Our work supports educators and students in cultivating emotional awareness, meaningful relationships, and a deep sense of purpose. Our programs are non-prescriptive and designed to honor local culture, values, and wisdom traditions. At the heart of our work is a simple truth: when teachers cultivate wellbeing, schools and their communities begin to transform from the inside out. These ripples of change shape the world of tomorrow.
In Partnership, We Serve Schools Across the Globe.
Meet Our Team
Board of Directors
Scientific Advisor
Circle of Alumni
Our work has been enriched by those who have walked this journey with us. We honor their service, knowing the seeds they’ve sown will keep rippling outward, inspiring generations to come.
✦ Daniel Cordaro, Ph.D. ✦ Marcia Goddard, Ph.D. ✦ Kristin Pittman ✦ Andrea Ings ✦ Petra Schneider ✦ Ronald Elson, M.D. ✦ Anne Espiritu ✦ Asheena Baez, Ph.D. ✦ Christian Kjeldsen ✦ Christina Bradley ✦ Franklyn Zhu ✦ Kelli Love-Yuan ✦ Lauren Glass, M.A. ✦ Marla Vildostegui ✦ Rachel Jing Han, Ph.D. ✦ Kathryn Lee, M.A. ✦ Yang Bai, Ph.D. ✦ Matt Melnick ✦ Sophia Koehler-Berkley ✦ Veronica Bottalico ✦ Hanna Atwood ✦ Samantha Borosh ✦ Mike Johnson ✦ Matthew Scott ✦ Victoria Prado ✦ Dorji Wangchuk, Ph.D. ✦ Dipesh Bhardwaj ✦ Carrie Fanelli