To create a ripple effect of kindness, starting with you.
Mack Vihokrut is a dynamic keynote speaker, former Buddhist monk, and researcher renowned for inspiring students from underrepresented backgrounds. Drawing on his extensive experience at institutions like Johns Hopkins University and New York University, Mack is an expert on the intersection of education, healthcare, and research. Having overcome significant personal trauma, he is a leading advocate for mentorship, empathy, and mental health services for young people, delivering high-energy programs that empower positive change.
Mack’s message resonates worldwide, demonstrated by his captivating TEDx talk, “How to Save Your Relationship in 5 Minutes?.” He is a sought-after author whose upcoming book, Unreasonable Empathy, explores the power of radical compassion in education and beyond. Mack’s presentations help re-energize the human spirit, equipping audiences with the strategies to be mindful, embrace leadership, and find their unique path to success.
Students today are lost, lonely, and depressed. They are chasing the perfect presentation, perfect grades, and a perfect career, but deep down, all they really want is connection, acceptance, and belonging.
Mack helps students go from being lost, lonely, and depressed to empowered, connected, and caring. He does this through:
Learn the principles of empathetic teaching and how to create inclusive learning environments that foster academic success, social-emotional growth, and positive relationships.
Discover strategies for overcoming adversity and building mental toughness in both personal and professional settings.

Mack takes the time to learn about your organization, audience, and key objectives.

His talks are interactive, fast-moving, and entertaining. High-level research meets high-touch relatability.

An award-winning educator and researcher, He understands how to make learning stick, no matter the length of the talk or training.

Your audience will leave with the right tools, frameworks, and techniques to apply immediately to real-world challenges.
Inspire your audience with a transformative message on empathy, resilience, and human connection. Book Mack Vihokrut to speak at your next campus event, conference, or organization gathering — and empower your community to lead with compassion and purpose.
If you have any questions, email: contact@mackvihokrut.com
Phone: (347) 620-1210