Chris Rettstatt, Vice President, Bay Area

Chris Rettstatt is an award-winning children’s media professional and published author who focuses on the intersection of creativity and technology.  Chris has worked in various areas of children’s media, from developing IP in partnership with companies like Nickelodeon, Candlewick Press, and BBC Worldwide to overseeing the digital product line at Highlights for Children to developing STEM content and products at robotics company Wonder Workshop.

In his current role as Director of Compliance and Member Certification for the kidSAFE Seal Program, Chris helps companies ensure that their child-focused apps and technologies are safely designed and privacy-compliant.

Chris lives in Berkeley, California, with his twin daughters.