An organizational psychologist focused on the science of connection without burnout.

Ryan Fehr is a Michael G. Foster Endowed Professor of Management at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. A psychologist by training, Ryan's research focuses on understanding what makes relationships energizing and what makes them exhausting. His award-winning work has been published in leading academic journals and covered in outlets such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

His first book, focused on overcoming social burnout, is scheduled for publication in early 2027 with Simon and Schuster.

When he needs quiet time to recharge, his favorite solo activity is an afternoon trip to the movies.

Photography by Elizabeth Rudge.