Bernard Luskin

Bernard Luskin, Ed.D., MFT, is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Humanistic Psychology at Saybrook University. A distinguished leader in both education and corporate sectors, he has held executive roles at Fortune 500 companies like Philips Interactive Media and PolyGram New Media, as well as founding Chancellor of Jones International University, the first fully web-based accredited university. He pioneered academic programs in media psychology, including the first MA, Ed.D., and Ph.D. tracks in this field. Luskin has authored influential works such as The Media Psychology Effect and contributed to Psychology Today.

• Leadership Roles: CEO of eight colleges/universities, including Chancellor of Ventura County Community College District and founding President of Coastline Community College.
• Career Highlights: Emmy-winning documentary producer, U.S. Navy veteran, and executive producer of early interactive media projects (e.g., Sesame Street CDs).

His research interests focus on the intersection of media, technology, and psychological development, emphasizing applications in education and organizational behavior. Luskin has taught at UCLA, USC, Claremont, Fielding Graduate University, and others. He is a past President of APA’s Media Psychology Division and continues to advocate for humanistic approaches to digital learning.

• Awards: APA Life Achievement Award, Two Emmys, APA Fellow designation.

As an educator, Luskin emphasizes transformative learning models that bridge corporate innovation and academic rigor. His work in media psychology explores how technology shapes individual and societal behavior, with a focus on ethical implications and pedagogical innovation.