I am a neuroscience scholar with a knack for turning complex science into clear, evidence-based content for businesses. I lead research projects, write and edit materials, and develop programs and courses that are fact-checked and practically useful. I also support the mental health of high-achievers through focused coaching and consulting, bringing empathy, science-based insights, and practical tools to help perform at their best while staying well.

Emilija Švindt

I am a neuroscience scholar with a knack for turning complex science into clear, evidence-based content for businesses. I lead research projects, write and edit materials, and develop programs and courses that are fact-checked and practically useful. I also support the mental health of high-achievers through focused coaching and consulting, bringing empathy, science-based insights, and practical tools to help perform at their best while staying well.

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I am a neuroscience scholar with a knack for turning complex science into clear, evidence-based content for businesses. I lead research projects, write and edit materials, and develop programs and courses that are fact-checked and practically useful.

I also support the mental health of high-achievers through focused coaching and consulting, bringing empathy, science-based insights, and practical tools to help perform at their best while staying well.

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Language

Lithuanian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Research at JAG
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading a small team of freelance academics, bringing science-based material to businesses. Creating fact-checked content, programmes, products, courses and conducting research.
Lead Researcher at MTTRS
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and tested choice architecture of a sustainability behavioural app. Ran a Proof of Concept and a pilot study for an MVP.
Researcher at PROLIRA
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Helped develop and test the latest prototype of a clinical delirium detection device. Recorded and analysed EEG patterns. Ran bench tests and studies.
Mental Health Support Specialist at 7Cups
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Provided support to individuals experiencing mental health issues (non-therapeutic role). Remained specialised in consulting high-performance individuals, currently practicing.
Research Assistant at Tilburg University & MindLabs
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Conducted literature reviews, wrote code, aided in experimental design, conducted EEG and BCI (Brain Computer Interfacing) projects.
Creative Director at Eloquence Studio
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Managed the creative team, ensured timely project delivery, and cultivated B2B relationships at Eloquence, a Lithuanian content marketing agency.
Chief Editor at CameraLabs
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Managed a team of writers, curated, wrote and assembled materials for the largest online publication about photography in Ukraine.
Project Manager at 4Brain
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Contributed to course creation, article writing, and sales initiatives at 4Brain, a Ukrainian company specialising in cognitive development and soft skills training.
Freelance Writer & Editor at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Wrote SEO articles, blogposts, magazines, technical/academic materials, and children’s books. Currently working on Etude, a limited-edition print magazine.

Education

B.Sc Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence at Tilburg University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
B.Sc Liberal Arts and Sciences: Cognitive Neuroscience at Tilburg University
January 1, 2023 - November 28, 2025
Minor in Evolutionary Psychobiology at University of Amsterdam
January 1, 2025 - November 28, 2025

Qualifications

Active Listening Course
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Psychological First Aid (PFA) Course
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment