Jonna Kwiatkowski

Jonna Kwiatkowski, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Mars Hill University and serves as Program Chair for Psychology and Social Sciences. She is also affiliated with the Art Therapy department and leads the campus Wellness Committee, founding the Breathing Room initiative for yoga and meditation.

• Education:
  • B.A., Saint Mary’s College (1994)
  • Ph.D., University of Maine (2002)
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Yale University (2000–2004)

Her research spans neurophysiological responses (EEG/ERP) to creative tasks, novelty processing, giftedness, and international cognitive skill assessments in Zambia. Recently, she explores the psychology of yoga, focusing on its cognitive benefits for learning, emotion processing, and stress management. She emphasizes student collaboration as research partners.

The Breathing Room initiative she founded provides community yoga and meditation classes, reflecting her commitment to applied wellness practices.