Katina Bajaj is a Creative Health Scientist and the co-founder & Chief Science Officer of Daydreamers, the first platform to turn creativity into a science-backed tool for health, resilience, and human flourishing.
Katina is also a TED speaker, published author, creator, and expert on human creativity. With a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University's Mind-Body Institute, Katina's work lives at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and behavior change - making the case for why our creative health isn't a luxury, but a necessity in an ever-changing world.
After her own struggle with burnout and mental health, Katina became fascinated by how creativity unlocks human potential in ways traditional wellness can't.
Through Daydreamers, Katina has helped thousands of people, especially high performers and self-identified “non-artists," build sustainable creative practices that improve their health, cognition, and capacity to thrive in uncertainty.
Her research and writing reach over 150,000 people across digital platforms, including her popular Substack, Creative Health, with 18,000+ subscribers. Her work has been featured in TIME, Fast Company, Health, Well + Good, and more.
Katina is a sought-after speaker on creativity, burnout, innovation, and the future of well-being. She gave an official TED Talk in May 2026 and has shared her insights with organizations like the Aspen Institute (where she is a Health Fellow). Katina has spoken on stages across the country - giving keynotes and advising institutions on designing healthier, more imaginative systems for work and life.
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 their dog, Wythe.