
Partner, Healthsperien, LLC and Executive Director, Foundation for Social Connection https://xitter.cf/t.co/CSy2xXfpWA @JohnsHopkinsSPH
Washington, DC
Joined September 2014
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Edward Garcia retweeted
Cast your vote for our Generation AI: Alone and Isolated session at @sxsw! Despite high digital connectivity, 79% of Gen Z & 71% of Millennials feel lonely. Join us to explore solutions to leverage technology for meaningful connections. Vote here: panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/13…
Edward Garcia retweeted
Another must-read to get the latest stats on loneliness in the UK
We have launched a new report 'The State of Loneliness 2023: ONS data on loneliness in Britain'. The data shows that the number of people who are chronically lonely has risen to 3.83 million.
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#EndLoneliness
Edward Garcia retweeted
So grateful for the opportunity and proud of the work we are doing at the Foundation for Social Connection! @fdn4sociconnect
We've grown! Please welcome our newest Board Members - Dr. @jholtlunstad, @RyanElza, and Dr. Kristine Gloria. Learn more about these inspiring leaders' work on our website: social-connection.org/who-we…
Edward Garcia retweeted
We've grown! Please welcome our newest Board Members - Dr. @jholtlunstad, @RyanElza, and Dr. Kristine Gloria. Learn more about these inspiring leaders' work on our website: social-connection.org/who-we…
Edward Garcia retweeted
Life is a beautiful web of interconnected choices, experiences, and relationships.
Embrace these connections and tag someone you are connecting with this weekend! 🔗🌐
#HumanConnection #NFTCommunity
Getting started with the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union’s meeting on loneliness where we are discussing the first ever EU-wide policy agenda on social isolation, loneliness, and social connection!
@GILC__ @fdn4sociconnect
Edward Garcia retweeted
So lovely to connect in person with @eqgarcia3 today from @GILC__ and @fdn4sociconnect alongside @RobinHewings from @EndLonelinessUK - having met for two years online! And introduce Eddie to a proper British roast dinner!
Edward Garcia retweeted
How can we tackle #loneliness through our built environment?
Come to the online launch of our report on
#WorldCitiesDay - Monday 31 October at 1:30pm.
📢Speakers include @HelenCMacIntyre @RobinHewings and Nicola Bacon from @SL_Cities
📋Register us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Edward Garcia retweeted
Replying to @fdn4sociconnect
@fdn4sociconnect is hosting an Action Forum tomorrow. The keynote speaker will be the @Surgeon_General ! Each day of the Forum will also include a Big Talk workshop. There are still spots for Day 3. Sign up today!
Edward Garcia retweeted
#ActionForum22 is almost here! Join us on October 12th to hear keynote remarks from @eventbrite CEO and Co-Founder, @juliahartz, and learn how to put policy and evidence into practice. Register today for this free, virtual event: eventbrite.com/e/2022-action…
Edward Garcia retweeted
Join us for “Exploring New Solutions” at the 2022 Action Forum if you are interested in hearing from leading developers of new interventions aimed directly at promoting more connected societies. Register for the free, virtual event here: bit.ly/3T8Gkd9 #ActionForum22
Cofounded this org in 2019 and couldn’t have foreseen the grueling need that young adults would have coming into and through the pandemic! Donate, get involved, ACT NOW!
Edward Garcia retweeted
LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 1 🚀 We all have a story. We all know loneliness. Introducing the I KNOW LONELY, a project by Only7Seconds where we share people's stories with the goal to cultivate empathy & understanding, inspire meaningful connection, and help people feel less lonely.
Edward Garcia retweeted
This week, our Founder and Executive Director, Eddie Garcia, joined Risa Wilkerson, Executive Director of Healthy Places By Design, and County Health Rankings & Roadmaps to discuss the health impacts of social connection and the policies and systems contributing to loneliness.
Edward Garcia retweeted
Thank you to all who attended #ConversationsOnBelonging to raise awareness on the crisis of social isolation and loneliness, recognize #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, and promote commitments to action! A special thank you to all of our insightful speakers, panelists, & partners!
Edward Garcia retweeted
What a joy to discuss belonging and social connection with @JennaBushHager and @fdn4sociconnect. We need a global effort to address loneliness and rebuild a people-centered society grounded in connection and community. #GlobalLonelinessAwarenessWeek






























