We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Lisa Pruitt will be our keynote speaker at the San Francisco Regional Mensa Regional Gathering in San Rafael from November 20-22, 2026. Dr. Pruitt will on “Engineering an Authentic Life” where we will explore introspection to build an actionable plan for a purposeful and authentic life.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a Dr. Pruitt and connect with fellow Mensans. Register for the RG and Saturday keynote dinner today!
Engineering an Authentic Life
This personal leadership forum examines the foundation for engineering a life with purpose and joy. We explore the power of introspection, reflection and visualization. Through introspective work we can find our authenticity, strengths and talents; hone self-awareness and emotional intelligence, identify our core values and zones of genius, and map out an actionable plan that integrates our time and energy to make way for a life aligned with our true north.
About Dr. Lisa Pruitt
Lisa Pruitt is a Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering & Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley. She has authored more than 300 publications in failure analysis, biomaterials and medical devices. She has received numerous awards in research, teaching and mentoring, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.