Sandi Schwartz

Sandi Schwartz is an award-winning author and freelance journalist specializing in wellness, parenting, and the environment. Her book, "Finding Ecohappiness," was honored with a GOLD award by the Nonfiction Book Awards, via the Nonfiction Authors Association. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, USA Today, National Geographic, Library Journal, Yahoo!, Good Housekeeping, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Scary Mommy, mindbodygreen.com, BobVila.com, and more. She founded the Ecohappiness Project to help families build a nature habit to feel happier and calmer by exploring positive psychology tools through a nature lens. Previously, she held communications positions at the United States Environmental Protection Agency and National Academy of Sciences. Schwartz has a Masters in Government (Environmental focus) from Johns Hopkins University and Specialization Certificate in Foundations of Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is an active member in environmental and writing organizations including Children & Nature Network, American Society of Journalists and Authors, Sierra Club, and more. Schwartz splits time between Florida and New Jersey with her husband and two children. Learn more at www.ecohappinessproject.com.