Dr. Steven C. Hayes, the originator of acceptance and commitment therapy and one of its key co-developers, is a Nevada Foundation Professor in the Behavior Analysis program at the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno.

His work has been celebrated with several awards, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Impact of Science on Application Award from the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis.

With 46 books and nearly 650 scientific articles published, Dr. Hayes is one of the most cited psychologists in the world as he continues to innovate in the field of psychology.