Patrick-Cook-Deegan

Patrick Cook-Deegan is the founder and CEO of Wayfinder, a leading K–12 social-emotional learning (SEL) and purpose education company. A Fulbright Scholar and Brown University graduate, he developed Wayfinder at Stanford’s d.school to help students build purpose, resilience, and meaningful decision-making skills.

With a background in wilderness education, mindfulness, and human rights, Patrick has grown Wayfinder to reach over 1,500 schools and nearly a million students globally. His work blends neuroscience, design thinking, and experiential learning, and he’s recognized as a leading voice in education innovation and purpose development.