Danielle Bayard Jackson

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DANIELLE BAYARD JACKSON is a prominent women’s relational health educator and author known for her work on the science of women’s platonic relationships. She serves as the director of the Women’s Relational Health Institute and authored Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women’s Relationships. With a background in education as a former high school teacher and academic department chair, Danielle applies her expertise to study women’s cooperation, communication, and conflict, drawing from the latest research. Her insights have been featured in The New York Times, NBC News, Psychology Today, Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, and Good Morning America, among others. As a member of the American Sociological Association, she collaborates with individuals and organizations, offering evidence-based strategies to enhance platonic same-sex relationships. Danielle is a sought-after speaker for companies like TikTok, NBA, NFL, and Etsy, and has been a friendship expert for Bumble and its Bumble for Friends app. She also hosts The Friend Forward Podcast, shares viral social media content, and contributes to Insider and Harvard Business Review.