Dr. Montsheng Letsoalo | Psychology | Best Faculty Award

Dr. Montsheng Letsoalo is a distinguished social neuroscientist, educator, researcher, and advocate with expertise in trauma, mental wellness, and cognitive-behavioral sciences. She holds a PhD and is currently pursuing a second doctorate, reflecting her dedication to advancing knowledge in neuroscience and psychology. As the founder of the Resonance Retention Theory and the Mo-Lets Method, she has developed pioneering frameworks for trauma retention and healing, while her recently published Neurodivergent Attachment Theory redefines attachment dynamics through the lens of neurodiversity. Dr. Letsoalo’s research on “Healing Trauma Through Lifestyle Medicine Using a Neuroscientific Approach” was selected for presentation at ACLM25, underscoring her leadership in integrative trauma recovery. She has delivered lectures and keynote addresses globally, including at WCASET and the International Wellness Summit in Kuala Lumpur, and actively contributes to initiatives addressing gender-based violence (GBV), mental health advocacy, and community empowerment. Alongside her academic and advocacy work, she serves as a freelance AI trainer at Mindrif AI, applying her expertise to ethical and culturally relevant mental health technologies, and as a peer reviewer for Medtigo Medical Network, ensuring scientific rigor in interdisciplinary research. She has also taught internationally, including at Kasetsart University in Thailand and Education First in Indonesia, while leading GBV-focused programs as CEO of Stop Gender Based Violence NPC in South Africa. A prolific course developer, program facilitator, and public health advocate, she integrates neuroscience with education, wellness, and social justice to design evidence-based interventions that foster resilience and healing. Widely recognized for her leadership, global collaborations, and innovative thinking, Dr. Letsoalo continues to bridge the gap between trauma recovery, neuroscience, technology, and advocacy, empowering individuals, communities, and institutions with transformative tools for growth and well-being.