Department of
Psychology
UCLA
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SPEAKING & CONSULTING
Speaking + Appearances
Dr. Krems is a dynamic speaker + leading friendship advocate. She regularly speaks to journalists, community groups, + companies about all aspects of friendship.
Some of Dr. Krems' presentations include:
- Building the Anti-Lonely Brain
- How to Find, Make, + Keep Friends
- Work Friends: How Connections Can Foster Innovation, Retention, + Joy
Dr. Krems is also able to customize presentations based on the needs of your group. To request more information about having Dr. Krems make a media appearance or speak to your event, click here.
Upcoming & Recent Talks
UCLA at Geffen Academy Day —The Science of Friendship (February 27, 2026)
McGill University —Friendship is a Multi-Player Game (January 22, 2026)
Research Keynote @ UCLA Technology Development Group Annual Board Meeting —How Evolution Wired our Brains for Friendship (December 10, 2025)
UC-Riverside —Friendship is a Multi-Player Game (December 4, 2025)
Lecture on Tap @ Boomtown Brewery —The Science of Friendship (December 2, 2025) [SOLD OUT]
Center for the Study of Human Nature @ CSU Fullerton —Friendship and the Supra-Dyadic Nature of Challenges in Close Relationships (November 21, 2025)
Bruin Family Weekend @ UCLA (Royce Hall) —The Anti-Lonely Brain: How Evolution Wired Us for Friendship (November 7, 2025)
Research Center for Group Dynamics @ University of Michigan — Friendship and the Supra-Dyadic Nature of Challenges in Close Relationships (September 15, 2025)
Consulting
Dr. Krems is a leading friendship researcher, friendship advocate, + experienced consultant. She has shared her insights into building social connection + harnessing the power of friendship as consultant for companies and start-ups, including those in the social media, technology, + wellness spaces.
Dr. Krems is available as a research partner, board member, or consultant for work that will advance the power of social connection.
To connect, click here.