Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
This panel is designed to help students understand the scope of careers within the toy industry and get a feel for which opportunities interest them. From product development executives to entrepreneurs to sustainability managers, hear from toy industry professionals speak about their role in a variety of companies including Mattel, Build-A-Bear, Crazy Aaron’s, Barnes & Nobles, Hasbro and Future Today.
Speakers:
Kathleen Campisano, Beacon Media
Marnie Lawrence, Barnes & Noble
Sharon Price John, Build-A-Bear Workshop
Aaron Muderick, Crazy Aaron’s
Nunzio Appio, Future Today Inc.
Adam Biehl, Hasbro
PJ Lewis, Mattel, Inc.
This panel is designed to help students understand the scope of careers within the toy industry and get a feel for which opportunities interest them. From product development executives to entrepreneurs to sustainability managers, hear from toy industry professionals speak about their role in a variety of companies including Mattel, Build-A-Bear, Crazy Aaron’s, Barnes & Nobles, Hasbro and Future Today.
Speakers:
Kathleen Campisano, Beacon Media
Marnie Lawrence, Barnes & Noble
Sharon Price John, Build-A-Bear Workshop
Aaron Muderick, Crazy Aaron’s
Nunzio Appio, Future Today Inc.
Adam Biehl, Hasbro
PJ Lewis, Mattel, Inc.



