Dr. Ross A. Oakes Mueller, Psychology Professor at Point Loma Nazarene University, introduced the “heart of compassion” through two video conference sessions. The sessions introduced the virtue of compassion and recent research in moral psychology addressing this important aspect of care. Dr. Oakes Mueller researches and teaches the role of moral emotions (such as gratitude and trust) in promoting prosocial behaviors. He serves as a consultant to the Nurturing Care initiative.