Ellyn Pueschel

Ellyn Pueschel, PhD, is a Senior Researcher at the Center for Scholars & Storytellers, where management of projects for leading children's media companies, including YouTube Kids and Fred Rogers Productions, is a primary responsibility. Ellyn leads mixed-methods research studies, including focus groups and surveys, and has served as a Fellow, consulting on projects for major companies like Mattel and Disney, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Prior experience includes roles as a Graduate Researcher at the University of Southern California, where research focused on the relationship between anxiety and mistakes in math learning among over 400 PreK-12th grade students, and on preschoolers' social development. Ellyn co-led the Graduate Association for Students in Psychology (GASP), emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Academic credentials include a PhD and MA in Psychology from the University of Southern California, complemented by a BA in Psychology from San Diego State University.