Stevanne Auerbach

Stevanne Auerbach also known as Dr. Toy, is an American educator, child development expert, writer and toyologist. She is best known for being an expert on as well as advocate of toys, play and the toy industry. After more than thirty years in the field of toys, she was named a Wonder Woman of Toys by 'Women In Toys' and Playthings magazine. She is a frequent guest speaker on toys and play for all ages at industry, professional, parent and public meetings. She makes several public appearances each year to promote her causes, which include building greater awareness in parents of their essential role as play tutors for their children, the educational and many other benefits of play, and to encourage the enhancement of play value and high standards of quality and safety in toys within the toy industry.