Dr. Rob Carpenter

Dr. Rob Carpenter is a distinguished faculty member at the University of California, Los Angeles, where research and teaching in the Communication Department focus on storytelling, rhetoric, persuasive leadership, and emotionally intelligent communication. As a prolific nonfiction author, notable works include "The Creative Leader," recognized by Amazon as #1 Hot New Release in Performing Arts, and "How to Adapt a Novel Into A Screenplay," which also achieved bestseller status. Dr. Carpenter serves as an advisor for the Harvard Business Review and has delivered numerous workshops globally on happiness and creative leadership. Academic credentials include a Doctorate from the University of Southern California and an M.A. from Northwestern University, complemented by various fellowships aimed at fostering greater good in education and leadership. Currently, Dr. Carpenter also lectures on film, animation, and sports at the SULA Visual & Performing Arts Program.