Dr. Iya Whiteley is a space psychologist and adventurer, deeply passionate about exploring extreme states of human experience and healing the inner space.
A mother, scientist, pilot, skydiver, and scuba diver, Iya has served on government space committees and published work in space psychology and newborn development. She sees connections between space psychology, communication with non-human beings, and global healing practices.
Iya believes the next generation will play a crucial role in exploring both inner and outer space. She envisions them impacting fields such as art, design, science, engineering, medicine, and wellness. Drawing from her expertise in enhancing human performance, Iya focuses on early childhood development, particularly the first nine months, which are essential for shaping neural connections and abilities.
Driven by her mission, Iya is passionate about discovering new ways to help the next generation reach their full potential and solve problems in creative ways.
Throughout her career, Iya has taught origami to children, designed training programs for astronauts, created innovative aircraft displays, and adapted techniques to read the thoughts of top surgeons. Constantly seeking new approaches, she draws inspiration from diverse cultures to help people grow, explore, and heal their inner space in today’s fast-paced world.
