Author

Dr Raquell Holmes' training in experimental and computational biology sent her into university and corporate settings as a scientist. While working in biomedical and computing fields in the 1990’s, she observed that her colleagues were hindered by a lack of social innovation practices in these environments to help them collaborate effectively. Dr Holmes developed her improv-based approach to leadership and diversity as part of the broader SC community. She founded improvscience in 2010 in an international community of educators, trainers and researchers who use play and creativity to address educational, developmental and humanitarian needs in the world. Her improvscience training programs help scientists build inclusive work environments, communicate with others and realize their potential.