JOe Dorri
Founder, PresidenT & AuthoR

"Be who you needed when you were younger" describes Joe's life. He was once a failing high school, depressed and unsure about what to major in and what career to pursue.

Today he uses his experiences and research to help young people navigate college, be healthy, gain a purpose, and discover fulfilling careers. 

He does this through presentations & workshops, coaching, a screening tool, and a book on college and life success. 

Joe's accolades include: 
  • Recipient of the Most Promising Future Educator Scholarship by the Santa Clarita Retired Teachers' Association.
  • BA in psychology from the University of Southern California – completing a year of graduate-level course work as an undergraduate.
  • Graduated in the top 69 among two million California college students.
  • Selected and shared his research at the prestigious Western Psychological Association's convention.
  • Ed Walsh Service Award by the honors society Alpha Gamma Sigma.
  • He has also led and started various student organizations and participated in an internship and a research assistantship while in college. 
  • Recognized by the California State Legislature for his academics, leadership, and service.

He has attended various higher education institutions, including community colleges; private universities; and philosophy, art, and technology schools. ​

​His experiences include working as a psychology instructor, tutor, martial arts teacher, and educational coach.
Joe spends most of his time expanding the Student Success Survey (S3) and partnering with organizations and institutions to bring his message to their students. 

His own mentor relationship lineage includes:
  • William G. Wagner, Professor and administrator at the University of Southern California who initiated several successful programs at the University and private sector, who was mentored by Nobel Laureates Murray Gell-Mann and Richard Feynman.
  • Philip Zimbardo, former American Psychological Association President and researcher who conducted the Stanford Prison Experiment.
  • Noam Chomsky, world-renowned pioneer in linguistics and cognitive science, philosopher, and international peace advocate.
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Joe also highly respects Matthieu Ricard, Keanu Reeves, Helen Keller, and Howard Gardner. 
When not working for The Good Student, he is enjoying a cup of green tea, socializing and making new friends.