Melissa Cesarano of ThinkHumanTV

Screen time is often viewed as something to limit—but what if it could also become an opportunity to build emotional awareness, resilience, and connection? In this episode, Host Monique T.

Marshall speaks with Dr. Melissa Cesarano, co-founder of ThinkHumanTV, about a venture that combines cognitive science, storytelling, and interactive technology to help children and families develop emotional literacy through the media they already enjoy.

Together, they discuss the research behind ThinkHumanTV's innovative learning platform, the role of schools, educators, families, and content creators in shaping its development, and the challenges of bringing an evidence-based educational technology to market. Along the way, we hear about Dr.

Cesarano's journey from poet and cognitive scientist to entrepreneur, offering thoughtful insights on leadership, resilience, and creating technology that strengthens our shared humanity. Visit our podcast page for more information.

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Melissa Cesarano is a cognitive scientist, professor, and cofounder of ThinkHumanTV (Affectifi Inc). She received her BA in Cognitive Science with a minor in poetry from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mel also received her Masters of Education and Ph.D. in cognitive science from Columbia University, where she co-created and teaches a course on the cognitive foundations of emotional literacy. Mel has over a decade of experience in curriculum design and education consulting.

She's also a college admissions coach, yogi, and a trained comedic actor and writer.