Stephanie Malia Krauss
Meet Stephanie Malia
"Rehumaning" how we live, learn, and work so kids and communities can thrive in changing times.
I am an educator, social worker, and mom. Through my experiences in education, I have seen how helping young people succeed in school does not mean they are thriving or ready for adulthood. This was true in my own life. As a high school dropout, I needed people and opportunities within and beyond school to help me succeed.
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Today, I partner with schools, youth programs, and communities to develop "rehumaning" solutions that enable kids and adults to thrive.
I am the founder and principal consultant of First Quarter Strategies LLC, a senior fellow at Boston University School of Social Work, a senior advisor at the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development, and a staff consultant for the Youth Transition Funders Group.
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I have written two bestselling books: Whole Child, Whole Life and Making It. My next book, How We Thrive, will be out in April 2026. My work has been featured on NPR, PBS NewsHour, US News, and more.
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"Stephanie Krauss demonstrates her grasp of the youth mental health crisis we face today and provides the guidance we need to cope with it. This compelling new work is for everyone who cares about young people – not just professionals – and I’m so grateful she has contributed to our understanding with such focus and compassion."
- Chuck Ingoglia, President and CEO,
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
If you care for kids in any capacity, pick up this book right now. It's innovative, humane, solution-oriented, and both powerful and incredibly practical.
--Anya Kamenetz, Author, The Stolen Year
