Riley Kovacs

Riley’s Bonderman journey is inspired by his experiences working in education and mental health, where he witnessed firsthand the consequences of the increasing isolation and social atomization facing youth and young adults in the United States. In his travels through Latin America and Southeast Asia, he seeks to understand new models of community and social connection—to see what sustains, shelters, and gives meaning and belonging to people around the world. Through new stories, perspectives, and experiences abroad, he hopes to better nurture community and connection at home in both his personal life and clinical practice.