Dr. Vanessa Hill is an award-winning science communicator and behavioural sleep scientist on a mission to help people reclaim their evenings and get better rest. Holding a PhD in sleep science and behavior change, her research investigates the intersection of sleep science, technology, and bedtime procrastination, and has been published in leading academic journals.

As the creator of the hit YouTube and PBS series BrainCraft and the YouTube Originals special Sleeping with Friends, she has spent over a decade translating neuroscience and psychology into engaging, accessible media, helping millions worldwide better understand and nurture their brains and habits. Across her social platforms, Dr. Vanessa unpacks the nuance of health research, helping her community reclaim their evenings without guilt.

Beyond digital media, she is a seasoned broadcast contributor, appearing on Weekend TODAY, CBS News Live, ABC News Live, and CBS Mission Unstoppable, as well as recent profiles on podcasts Ologies with Alie Ward and Science Vs.

Dr. Vanessa is an Adjunct Research Fellow at CQUniversity and a Health Communication Fellow at the Museum of Science, Boston. She lives in California with her baby, who is thankfully a good sleeper.