Transforming workplaces, schools, and communities through the science and practice of healthier human relationships.

Relationships
Matter

Healthy relationships change lives and the world.

3 Core Pathways
360° Relationship Framework
5 Domains of Impact
1 Founding Vision
Mission, Vision & Values

A world where people put relationships first.

Mission

Transform society through decency, human dignity, and healthier relationships. GTI exists to shift cultures away from fear, hostility, isolation, and control — toward respect, empathy, fairness, appreciation, justice, and trust. We address the relational root causes of dysfunction so people and systems can become safer, steadier, and more effective over time.

Vision

GTI envisions a world where people treat themselves and each other with respect and decency regardless of hierarchy, ability, or personal choice. The result is healthier, more humane, and more effective outcomes in work, learning, intimacy, community life, and the culture at large.

Values

GTI prioritizes decency, human dignity, and the concept of relationship across all ages, sectors, and states — treating every person with respect, delivering programming grounded in peer-reviewed neuroscience, and working at every level — individual, organizational, and policy — because lasting transformation requires all three.

When we invest in relational wellness, we invest in the foundation of every thriving organization, school, and community.
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
— Carl Jung
How We Work

Three pathways. One transformation.

Through research, advocacy, and collaboration.

Community and movement

Community & Advocacy

Building the Movement

GTI builds a global community of practice dedicated to relational wellness — partnering with educational institutions, NGOs, and policymakers to activate networks, share research and resources, and drive systemic change. Through research, advocacy and collaboration, we influence policy and practice across all sectors to embed relational frameworks where they matter most: in schools, workplaces, and communities worldwide.

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Coaching and consulting

Curriculum, Coaching & Consulting

Learning for Every Setting

Evidence-based programs, professional development, and certification pathways for schools, businesses, and individuals — because when people thrive, organizations thrive. GTI equips educators, organizational leaders, and practitioners with relational skills that create lasting change, offering coaching, structured coursework, and continuing education across every professional context.

Curriculum, coursework and training

Research & Reporting

Delivering Evidence-Based Approaches

GTI conducts and synthesizes research on relational wellness — and holds itself and its partners accountable to evidence. Through rigorous inquiry, field reporting, and transparent standards, we build the knowledge base that informs GTI programs, supports organizational accountability, and advances the field of relational wellness across education, business, and community life.

Leadership

Interdisciplinary. Rigorous. Mission-driven.

Paul J. Zak PhD, Board Science Chair

Paul J. Zak, PhD

Board Science Chair

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Amrita Subramanian PhD, Board Growth Chair

Amrita Subramanian, PhD

Board Growth Chair

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Jacqueline Varoli Grace, Board Member

Jacqueline Varoli Grace

Board Member

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Events

Upcoming gatherings

Conference September 2026  ·  New York, NY

Inaugural GTI Summit 2026: Building Trust, Advancing Decency, Transforming Culture

GTI's founding convening — bringing together researchers, educators, organizational leaders, and community builders to co-create a more humane world through the science of relational wellness.

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Webinar Series Coming Soon  ·  Online

GTI Webinar Series

Stay tuned for our upcoming webinar events — expert-led conversations on the neuroscience of trust, relational wellness in schools and workplaces, and the research driving GTI's work.

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GTI Learning Hub

A transformative digital platform for relational wellness — featuring courses, certification pathways, and an AI guide grounded in the neuroscience of trust and human connection.

Digital Curriculum Courses & Certification AI-Guided Learning Schools & Workplaces
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