Dr. Nathan D. Smith, the founding Executive Director of Kindbridge Research Institute, is an expert in behavioral addiction research and communication. His methodology emphasizes simplicity and practicality in tackling complex mental health issues. Actively involved in national dialogues, Dr. Smith collaborates with diverse scientific and mental health communities, and manages various projects across the U.S. He adeptly combines academic expertise with insights from those with lived-experience of addiction. Holding a PhD in Psychiatric Epidemiology from the University of Florida and a master’s degree from Harvard, Dr. Smith lives north of Boston with his family.