Educator + Artist – Photojournalist, Documentary Filmmaker, Photographer, Author
Non-Executive Director – BorneLund Inc., Tokyo Japan. Proudly bringing play to the children of Japan for over 45 years.
Author – “Earth at Play” published in 2004 – a story of visiting 30 countries, and thousands of children, documenting how important play is to their development.

“I travel the world creating words, pictures, and stories proving that play is what changes the future for our children.”

San Francisco State University, USA: Degrees in Journalism, Photojournalism, Graphic Design + Photography
Tamagawa University, JAPAN: Degree in Fine Arts, Painting + Lithography

Educator + Entrepreneur – Chairperson + Owner – Regio Emilia Inspired kindergartens, as well as PIM (Play In Museum) centers.
Global Early Education Consultant + College Lecturer

“Each year I welcome thousands of children to my schools and centers – where we work to ensure these children can play, relax, release, and express themselves – building their social, emotional, creative and physical skills.  We have been guiding the development of children for over 30 years.”

National Ministers Award for Contribution to Early Childhood Education – 2020
PhD, Dankook University – Teachers College

Educator + Innovator – Head of School, Riverdale Country School, an independent K-12 school, Bronx, NY.
Founder – Plussed+, a learning experience design studio at Riverdale.

“I have worked with schools globally for over 35 years – and am currently developing a new school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I love this quote by philosopher and psychologist Carl Jung:
‘The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.’”

BA, Harvard University
M. Ed, Harvard University 

Educator + Thought Leader – Head of Lower School – Speyer School, New York, NY
Head of Hollingworth Preschool, Columbia Teachers College Lab School (former)

“We need to respect children – how can we as adults demonstrate respect? – we can begin by sharing our love of play!”

Children offer to take us on wonderful and unexpected journeys, to make these inquiries possible we must embrace the questions, thoughts, ideas, plans, and connections of the young children in our care by placing our faith, trust, and hope in children. We must respect and cherish their childhood.

PhD, Columbia University Teachers College

Educator + Business Leader – Founder – Holos. Curated source of information on health, wellness, longevity and purposeful living for women journeying through midlife.
Chief Executive Officer, Chairperson and Trustee – Bay Area Children’s Discovery Museum + Preschool (former) .
Vice President (former) – Goldman Sachs, Investment Management

“I have seen firsthand the power of play in fostering creative thinking and problem solving in young children – and these are the traits we need to be developing in the future citizens of our world.”

BA, University of California
MBA, London Business School

Educator + Subject Matter Expert on Play
Director, Head of Research & Development – Products + Playgrounds – BorneLund Inc. – BorneLund, the #1 Toy Company of Japan, for 45 years, focusing on Education + Fun
Enthusiastic, experienced, and recognized for creating links between products and playgrounds with educational benefit for children.

“Childhood experiences define who we are, and become irreversible.  This is why I believe play is the most valuable and effective investment for children, because it lasts forever”.

Education and learning is a continuous process – and I have studied around the globe – Asia, North America, Europe.  I have visited hundreds of children’s museums, discovery + science centers, and children’s play parks – meeting thousands of educators, parents, and multitudes of children. I observe, listen, learn and understand how children best develop their minds and bodies.

Educator + Entrepreneur 
Founder + Head of School – The Ivy School, a private preschool and primary school, located in Pakistan
The Ivy School offers a well-rounded, research-based curriculum which invites students to explore, discover, construct and deepen their understanding of the world. The school features an early years play-based framework for preschool, and an inquiry-based framework for primary school. Both frameworks are student-centered where the children’s interests inform curriculum design and planning.

“With each passing year I am more convinced that it is only through play that we can foster the future ready, tinkering, compassionate souls we need for a changing world.”.

M. Ed, Harvard University

Educator, Strategic Leader + Playful Learning Advocate 
Chief Executive Officer and Trustee, The National Children’s Museum +
Eureka! Science + Discovery Center
Executive Director, London Children’s Museum (former).
Holds and has held leadership positions with the International and European chapters of the Association of Children’s Museums, as well as the European Museum Academy

“Children love to play, and play is how children learn about themselves, each other and the world around them. My personal mission is to ensure that play opportunities are available and accessible to as many children as possible no matter where they are from or what their abilities may be.”

BA, Western University Canada
MPA, Western University Canada
HonD, Education, Leeds Metropolitan University