DeAngelo Burse is a behavioral scientist, TEDx speaker, and author whose groundbreaking work explores how humans can actively shape their lives within the constraints of nature and nurture. Through his pioneering Nature, Nurture, Nimble framework, he masterfully blends social psychology, narrative identity, and behavioral flexibility to guide individuals and organizations from stagnation to flourishing.

As the creator of the Design-You Method™ and author of Yours to Design: Constructing a Life That Is Meaningful, DeAngelo transforms complex behavioral insights into powerful, accessible tools for transformation. His unique approach integrates psychology, philosophy, and psychotherapy to help people overcome limiting environments, unhelpful inner narratives, and inherited psychological patterns that hold them back.

DeAngelo brings exceptional depth to his role as an adjunct professor of psychology, teaching across diverse disciplines—social, personality, and theology-integrated psychology—at respected institutions including Montreat College and Abilene Christian University. His academic rigor seamlessly translates into real-world application, making him a sought-after speaker whose sessions are renowned for their clarity, inspiration, and transformative impact.

His thought leadership extends from TEDx Southlake to keynote engagements at healthcare giants like Atrium Health and international summits in Canada. Whether addressing corporate leaders, students, or healthcare teams, DeAngelo's presentations consistently deliver science-backed strategies for personal growth, purposeful leadership, and narrative transformation.

Through his podcast Social Curiosity, DeAngelo explores the compelling stories, mindsets, and psychology behind human behavior and transformation, further establishing himself as a passionate communicator who empowers others to become transformative agents in their own lives and organizations. His innovative approach helps audiences reframe identity, ignite intrinsic motivation, and become catalysts for meaningful change in an ever-evolving world.