Mary Couzin

Mary Couzin

Mary Couzin is the President and Founder of the Chicago Toy & Game Group, Inc. and the President of the Chicago Toy & Game Foundation.1 She is well-connected in the toy and game industry and is known for creating great events that connect thought leaders across toys, games and play.1

Key Roles and Achievements

• Founded the Chicago Toy & Game Group in 2002, which produces ChiTAG Week packed with events promoting and celebrating play and innovation1
• Founded the Chicago Toy & Game Fair in 2003, the first and largest non-hobby toy and game fair targeting families in North America1
• Founded the Chicago Toy & Game Foundation in 2011, a philanthropic foundation supporting various children's organizations1
• Selection Committee Member of the National Toy Hall of Fame since 20101
• Inducted into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame in September 20231
• Recently announced the merger of People of Play (POP) with The Toy Association, which she will continue to lead23

Other Roles

• Founder of Play in Education, an organization that provides educators tools to engage students through play1
• President of DiscoverToysandGames.com, a co-op or incubator of toy and game inventors1
• Former Trustee (City Council, elected position) of the Village of Lincolnwood1

Mary Couzin is a passionate advocate for the power of play and joy of invention. Through her various initiatives and leadership roles, she has made significant contributions to the toy and game industry.