Alex Howland, PhD, is president and founder of VirBELA, an immersive technology platform that's redefining the future of business, events, and education. Howland has a bachelor of science in organizational psychology from Providence College, and his PhD from Alliant International University, San Diego Scripps Ranch. His expertise in organizational psychology gives him a unique perspective on creating virtual work and education spaces. He designed VirBELA specifically to create a unique virtual experience, where users feel psychologically safe and are more likely to collaborate, brainstorm, and succeed.