President and Co-Founder of Converlation

Kathy Van Benthuysen is 20-mom, 30-year teacher, author, coach, and co-founder of Converlation, a platform dedicated to supporting parents and educators in addressing the challenges of technology in children's lives.

With over 30 years of teaching experience and over 37,000 hours spent working with kids, Kathy has seen firsthand how the rise technology including smartphones, social media, gaming and videos has reshaped childhood.

Through her work with Converlation, she provides practical tools, resources, and guidance to help families foster healthy relationships with technology. She is also a sought-after speaker on topics like children’s mental health and digital dependency.