Elizabeth Weinreb Fishman
About Elizabeth Weinreb Fishman
Elizabeth Weinreb Fishman serves as the Vice President of Strategic Communications at Sesame Workshop, a position she has held since 2015. With a background in journalism and higher education, she has worked at notable institutions including CBS News and Columbia University.
Work at Sesame Workshop
Elizabeth Weinreb Fishman has served as Vice President of Strategic Communications at Sesame Workshop since 2015. In this role, she oversees communication strategies that enhance the organization's mission and outreach. Her tenure at Sesame Workshop has included significant initiatives, such as successfully placing the first-ever feature about Sesame Street on '60 Minutes' in March 2017. Fishman's work focuses on engaging audiences and influencers through effective event marketing and programming.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Weinreb Fishman holds a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education from Teacher's College, which she completed between 2005 and 2007. She also earned an A.B. in English from Harvard College, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic communications, event marketing, and programming. Additionally, Fishman is fluent in French, enabling her to work effectively with diverse cultures.
Background in Journalism
Before her current role, Elizabeth Weinreb Fishman had a substantial career in journalism. She worked at CBS News in various capacities, including Associate Producer for '60 Minutes' and Assistant to the Executive Producer for 'Eye to Eye with Connie Chung.' Her reporting experience includes over forty stories worldwide, collaborating with correspondent Lesley Stahl on notable profiles, such as those of J.K. Rowling and Jack Welch. Fishman also held several positions at Columbia University, including Associate Dean for Communications at the Graduate School of Journalism.
Career Progression
Elizabeth Weinreb Fishman's career spans multiple roles in journalism and education. She began her career at CBS News as a Broadcast Associate in 1995, quickly advancing to Associate Producer roles. After her time at CBS, she transitioned to Columbia University, where she served as Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and later as Associate Dean for Communications. Fishman's diverse experiences in both media and academia have shaped her strategic approach to communications.