Vivienne Ming
About Vivienne Ming
Vivienne Ming is a theoretical neuroscientist and entrepreneur who serves as the Founder and Executive Chair of Socos Labs. She has developed AI systems to aid in mental health and refugee reunification, and holds various advisory and board positions across multiple organizations.
Work at Socos Labs
Vivienne Ming serves as the Founder and Executive Chair of Socos Labs, a position she has held since 2011. Socos Labs focuses on leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to address global policy issues through innovative research and collaboration with various experts. The organization aims to combine Ming's diverse work experiences and insights to create impactful solutions.
Current Roles and Advisory Positions
Ming holds several advisory and board positions across various organizations. She has been an Advisor at the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) since 2023 and serves on the Board of Directors for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and The GenderCool Project. Additionally, she is involved with OptoCeutics and Venture Studio from Crisis, contributing her expertise in AI and neuroscience.
Education and Expertise
Vivienne Ming has an extensive academic background in cognitive neuroscience and psychology. She earned her M.S. in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience from Carnegie Mellon University in 2003 and completed her Ph.D. in Psychology and Theoretical Neuroscience at the same institution in 2006. Ming also studied Cognitive Science at UC San Diego from 1989 to 2000, which further solidified her expertise in the field.
Previous Experience and Contributions
Ming has held various advisory and leadership roles in multiple organizations. She worked as Faculty at Singularity University from 2015 to 2019 and served as an Advisor at the Platypus Institute and HUMM. Her previous roles also include Chief Science Adviser at Shiftgig and Senior Advisor at Zoic Capital. Throughout her career, she has developed AI systems aimed at predicting manic episodes in bipolar individuals and reuniting orphan refugees with their families.
Recognition and Awards
Vivienne Ming has received several accolades for her contributions to technology and social impact. She was named one of The Most Influential Women in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times and ranked #5 on the Top LGBT Executives list by The Financial Times. Additionally, she received the Apollo Project Award from The Interlaw Diversity Forum and the Visionary Award from the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce.