Erin Bruno, MA, CEO of the Social Decision-Making Program (SDM)—a research-based, CASEL-recognized Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) initiative—has spent her career helping schools become places where every student can thrive. With over 30 years of experience in SECD (Social Emotional Character Development), Conflict Resolution, and Anger Management, she works side by side with educators, students, and communities, sharing practical, proven strategies that build resilience, strengthen relationships, and inspire success both in and out of the classroom.
Erin partners with administrators, teachers, mental health professionals, parents, and students to weave SEL into the fabric of school culture, strengthen climate, and nurture positive youth development. She shares her expertise as an instructor for the Academy of Social and Emotional Learning at Rutgers University and at the University of California, Berkeley, where she prepares educators to bring social-emotional skills to life in their classrooms every day.
With a background in theatre, mental health, and education, Erin brings a dynamic and engaging style to her work. She is dedicated to helping schools foster resilience, empathy, responsible decision-making, and a strong sense of belonging—ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.