Terry Thoren is an accomplished media entrepreneur, educator, and CEO with a career spanning over four decades in the animation and edutainment industries. Known for his role as the former CEO of Klasky Csupo, the animation studio behind popular shows like Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys, Thoren has been instrumental in bringing educational, family-oriented content to audiences worldwide. He has a deep commitment to leveraging storytelling as a tool for positive change, especially in educational settings, and that is the topic of this keynote address. Currently, Thoren leads Wonder Media, an innovative company that develops animated content to teach and inspire young audiences in age-appropriate, positive, value-driven, and non-aggressive ways. His work continues to focus on using media as a tool emphasizing the importance of compassion, empathy, and education.