CCARE Immersion Guest Teachers

Sarah Deane is a researcher, teacher, and founder advancing the science of human energy and performance. As CEO of MEvolution, she has spent nearly a decade developing an evidence-based framework for understanding human energy as a measurable asset that directly shapes our capacity to execute. Her work has been applied across enterprise, leadership, youth, and healthcare settings, including a recent partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association BC to support caregivers and healthcare workers. Sarah teaches highly rated courses at Stanford Continuing Studies, has guest lectured at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and School of Medicine, and has presented at SXSW, Gartner, and The World Leaders in Data & AI Forum. She holds a Master of Engineering in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, previously led HP’s Worldwide Workplace Experience Program, authored The Wellness Formula, and has been featured in outlets including Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, and Thrive Global.

Dr. Diana O. Adams, EdD is an Adjunct Professor in the Stanford Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Adams is a psychologist specializing in the management of chronic pain and medical conditions that affect mood and functioning. Her career has focused on hospital- and clinic-based care, with extensive experience working alongside physicians and other health care professionals.

Since joining Stanford in 1995, Dr. Adams has held numerous medical staff leadership roles. In a role uncommon for a psychologist, she was elected by the Community Medical Staff in Psychiatry to serve as Deputy Chief for Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for five consecutive two-year terms. She also served for ten years as a voting member of Stanford’s Medical Executive Committee and contributed to several committees focused on medical staff conduct, physician well-being, and psychologist wellness.

Dr. Adams brings a distinctive perspective to health care leadership, informed by decades of clinical work and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by health care professionals.

Kris Evans, PhD(c) is a social health psychologist at Stanford’s Mind & Body Lab, where he studies how mindsets shape health, well-being, and performance. His research focuses on how people recognize, work with, and regulate their mindsets, with publications in journals including Experimental Psychology, Education, JMIR, and Mindfulness. Blending scientific rigor with practical wisdom, Kris draws on his extensive experience in yoga and mindfulness to support individuals across athletic, educational, and organizational settings. He is driven by a commitment to helping people build healthier, more meaningful, and more fulfilling lives.