M4L Academy 101 LIVESTREAM: Wired & Watched

Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath is an award-winning cognitive neuroscientist, best-selling author and renowned keynote speaker with an expertise in human learning, memory, and brain stimulation. 

Dr. Horvath has published 6 books, over 30 research articles, and currently serves as an honorary researcher at the University of Melbourne and St. Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne.

His research has been featured in popular publications including The New York Times, WIRED, BBC, The Economist, PBS's Nova and ABC’s Catalyst.

Mandee Hamann brings a wealth of experience as a businesswoman and a former Early Childhood/Elementary pastor and over a decade of youth ministry experience alongside her husband, Jeremy, Mandee has long been dedicated to supporting families and nurturing the growth of young minds.

Driven by her own family’s journey through the challenges with screen use, Mandee became impassioned about promoting a healthier approach to technology use. In 2020, she joined forces with ScreenStrong as an Ambassador, wholeheartedly committed to spreading their empowering message to reclaim the child of this digital age.

Based in Iowa with her three children, Mandee is deeply rooted in her community and tirelessly advocates for the importance of reclaiming real-world connections over digital distractions. Her personal experiences and professional expertise make her a valuable asset in the ongoing mission to empower families and safeguard the well-being of children everywhere.