Courtney Wong
About Courtney Wong
Courtney Wong serves as the Director of Content Research and Evaluation at Sesame Workshop, a position she has held since 2016. She has extensive experience in research and evaluation, having previously worked in various roles at Sesame Workshop and other organizations, including The Walt Disney Company.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Courtney Wong serves as the Director of Content Research and Evaluation at Sesame Workshop. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the organization's mission of creating educational content for children. In her role, she oversees research initiatives that evaluate the effectiveness of Sesame Workshop's programming and content.
Previous Experience at Sesame Workshop
Courtney Wong has extensive experience at Sesame Workshop, where she worked in various research roles. She began as a Research Intern in 2008, followed by a position as a Freelance Researcher from 2011 to 2012. She then served as a Research Specialist from 2012 to 2014 and as a Senior Research Specialist from 2014 to 2015. Finally, she was the Content Research Manager from 2015 to 2016, before assuming her current role.
Education and Academic Background
Courtney Wong holds a Master of Arts degree from the Graduate Center, City University of New York, which she completed in 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Barnard College in 2009. Additionally, she attended Stuyvesant High School from 2001 to 2005. Wong furthered her studies at New York University for one year from 2015 to 2016.
Experience at The Walt Disney Company
Courtney Wong worked at The Walt Disney Company as a Community Outreach Undergraduate Associate in 2009. This role lasted for 11 months and provided her with experience in community engagement and outreach initiatives.
Current Role at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Since 2009, Courtney Wong has served as the Worship Leader for the New York City Urban Project at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA. This position has allowed her to engage with urban communities and lead worship initiatives for over 15 years.