About the Institute

We are dedicated to bringing more real confidence to the world.

Brain science is the basis for what we teach β€” and how.

Our Story

It started with a problem the experts couldn't solve.

ACI grew out of Alyssa Dver's search for answers after her son was diagnosed with Dystonia, a neurological condition that left even highly accomplished specialists with few answers and a devastating prognosis.

Rather than accept that uncertainty, Alyssa followed the research across neurology, psychology, sociology and other disciplines. What began as an effort to help her son led to a much bigger discovery: confidence is not simply a feeling or personality trait. It is a measurable brain function that can be understood, influenced and strengthened.

Since 2015, American Confidence Institute has turned that science into ICF- and SHRM-accredited eClasses, live workshops, team learning programs and confidence coaching certification.

Our Clients β†’
What started as one search for better answers has grown into work that has reached hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
350K+
Individuals trained
400+
Certified coaches
2015
Founded
Alyssa Dver
Meet the CEO

Alyssa Dver

Founder & Chair, ERG Leadership Alliance
8-time author and 2-time TEDx speaker
Trained/coached 350,000+ individuals
Real Confidence podcast host
IT Cosmetics Confidence Educator & L'OrΓ©al spokesperson
Stevie Award for Thought Leadership
Top 10 Pioneering Women Leaders in Business, 2024
Advisor to MIT & Wharton Innovation Centers
Former Chief Marketing Officer for tech & HR companies
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The people behind the science

Meet the ACI Team

Alyssa Dver

Alyssa Dver

Chief Confidence Officer
Dr. Wade McNair

Dr. Wade McNair

Organizational Psychologist
Dr. Jeanette Winters

Dr. Jeanette Winters

Chief Coaching Officer
Maureen Cidzik

Maureen Cidzik

Chief Marketing Officer
Kathryn Morrow-Norris

Kathryn Morrow-Norris

Director of Partnerships
Jan Paterson

Jan Paterson

PR & Media Relations
Christy Andrews

Christy Andrews

Events Manager
Mallory Rinker

Mallory Rinker

Social Media
Jody Kennett

Jody Kennett

Client Care & Confidence
Pam Micznik

Pam Micznik

Instructional Design
Elior Moscowitz

Elior Moscowitz

Research Analyst
Zak Weinstein

Zak Weinstein

Research Analyst