Zoe Weil M.A., M.T.S

About

Zoe Weil, M.A., M.T.S., is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education, where she created the first graduate programs and workshops in comprehensive Humane Education linking human rights, environmental sustainability, and animal protection. She is a frequent keynote speaker at education and other conferences and has given six TEDx talks, including "The World Becomes What You Teach.” She is the author of eight books, including The Solutionary Way: Transform Your Life, Your Community, and the World for the Better; The World Becomes What We Teach: Educating a Generation of Solutionaries; Most Good, Least Harm; and Above All, Be Kind. Weil received the NCSS Spirit of America award and was named one of Maine Magazine’s 50 independent leaders transforming their communities and the state. She is the recipient of the Unity College Women in Environmental Leadership award, and her portrait was included in the Americans Who Tell the Truth series. She holds masters' degrees from Harvard Divinity School and the University of Pennsylvania.

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Recent Posts

Heal Yourself. Heal the World.

Self-help can become a trap, but there's a way to set ourselves free; address our anxieties, fears, and anger; find personal healing; and make a difference, all at the same time.

What Can Gandhi Teach Us Right Now?

Are you reeling from the news, unsure how to respond, and wanting to make a difference? Look to Gandhi to chart your path forward.

3 Ways to Be a Positive Force for Change Post-Election

Turn your election emotions into a force for good, for yourself and all that you care about.

False Claims About Haitians Distract From Who We're Eating

Personal Perspective: False claims about eating pets led to threats against Haitian migrants, while accusers failed to look inward at their own acts of cruelty toward animals.

What I Learned From Being Attacked by an Owl

Personal Perspective: Being attacked by an owl taught me the importance of cultivating curiosity, building understanding, and improving communication.

My Husband Almost Died Because I Wasn’t Solutionary Enough

When we face emergencies, it's more important than ever to slow down and think clearly and carefully to resolve the situation successfully.

Challenging Our Innate Instincts Can Reduce Polarization

Our instincts often steer us toward polarization and division, but it's possible to resist these instincts in favor of cultivating a new instinct that leads to positive change.

How to Address Youth Anxiety

Many people are worried about the growing rates of youth anxiety. There's an answer we need to embrace that's good for our kids and good for the world.

ChatGPT’s Recipe for Dog Meat

Personal Perspective: What can we learn about our own psychology from how ChatGPT responds to requests for dog meat recipes and pig meat recipes.

3 Strategies for Solving Problems in Polarized Times

Many of us are infuriated by issues in our communities, nation, and world. By asking ourselves these questions, we can become more strategic in solving the problems we care about.