About
A leader at the intersection of care & courage.
DAISY Award Recipient
CT Nurse Wellness Project — recognized statewide for advancing nurse wellness.
Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC
Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC is a global keynote speaker, healthcare executive, and nationally recognized expert in stress management and emotional intelligence. She is the founder of WenWell™ — Making Wellness the Standard of Care™, a platform dedicated to embedding mental and emotional well-being into healthcare delivery, leadership development, and workforce strategy.
With more than 20 years of experience spanning clinical practice, executive leadership, research, academia, and the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Garvin Mayo brings a systems-level approach to performance and well-being. Her work is grounded in three essential conditions—capacity, safety, and connection—which serve as the foundation for sustainable leadership and high-performing teams in demanding environments.
She is the Chief Executive Officer of Collaborative Cancer Care and The Stress Blueprint®, and the Founder of the Connecticut Nurse Wellness Project, where she is advancing integrated mental health, leadership capacity, and nurse wellness at scale.
Dr. Garvin Mayo is the author of SHAPE Your Life: A 5-Step Blueprint for Sustainable Stress Management. Her work is anchored in a simple truth: when we protect capacity, safety, and connection, people can function at their highest level—personally and professionally.
Book Dr. Mayo for your next keynote to help your audience expand capacity, strengthen communication, and lead effectively under pressure.