Jim Steyer is the CEO of Common Sense Media. Henbsp;has spent more than twenty years as one of the most respected experts and entrepreneurs on issues related to children's policy and media in the United States. Prior to founding Common Sense, Jim was Chairman and CEO of JP Kids and served as President of Children Now, a leading national advocacy and media organization for children.nbsp;In addition to his duties at Common Sense, Jim teaches popular courses on civil rights, civil liberties, and children's issues at Stanford University.nbsp;Jim grew up in New York City and nownbsp;lives with his family in the Bay Area.nbsp;