Doug Abrams is a New York Times bestselling author, editor, literary agent, and film producer whose work focuses on catalyzing a wiser, healthier, and more just global culture. He is the coauthor of The Book of Joy with the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu?adapted into the Netflix film MISSION: JOY?and The Book of Hope with Jane Goodall. As founder and president of Idea Architects, Abrams is dedicated to fostering transformative dialogue through books, media, and cultural initiatives. He lives in Santa Cruz, California.