Robbie Torney

Robbie Torney is Chief of Staff at Common Sense Media. He has led Common Sense’s AI initiatives. He has also led other key organizational initiatives including the Common Sense Summit on America’s Kids and Families and Common Sense’s focus on youth mental health. Prior to this, Robbie spent over a decade working in East Oakland, CA as a teacher, principal, and school network leader. Robbie is a New Leaders Principal Alum (Bay Area Cohort 17). He graduated from Stanford in 2009 with a BA in Political Theory and in 2010 with a MA in Elementary Education. He is a passionate advocate for students and families.