Stephen Tako

Stephen Tako – CSN Senior Advisor on Childhood Bullying

Stephen Tako is an Anti-Bullying Advocate & Motivational Speaker. As a former victim of relentless bullying in his youth, Stephen uses his life experiences to help children avoid the same pain he was forced to endure. He also helps people of all ages with the healing process needed after experiences with bullying.

One of Stephen’s most ambitious projects is the development of the Confident Life Program™, a multimodal Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum for children K-3, based on age-related stories with his character Junga the Dancing Yeti®. The Child Safety Network™ awarded the Confident Life Program™ with the 2023 Safe Family Seal of Approval for Innovation in Curriculum.

The Confident Life Podcast features Stephen as the host, having informative and relevant discussions on bullying and related issues with Educators, Clinicians, Parents, School Board Officials, Elected Officials and more. The podcast also includes testimony from individuals and families who have been negatively affected by bullying.

As a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, Mr. Tako has authored several anti-bullying themed books for adults and children. As a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), he has produced award-winning films and public service announcements focusing on youth issues such as bullying, discrimination, neglect and suicide.

Stephen is available for interview on behalf of CSN Senior Advisors on Bullying by request: 800-906-6901 Ext 10.