Kay Wilson Stallings
About Kay Wilson Stallings
Kay Wilson Stallings serves as the Executive Vice President of Creative and Production at Sesame Workshop, where she leads creative initiatives and collaborates with global teams. With over 20 years of experience in children's media, she has held significant roles at both Sesame Workshop and Nickelodeon, focusing on the development of diverse content for children and families.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Kay Wilson Stallings serves as the Executive Vice President of Creative and Production at Sesame Workshop. In this role, she leads creative initiatives for domestic production and works closely with global teams to strengthen Sesame Workshop's international presence. She has been in this position since 2020 and is based in New York, United States.
Previous Experience at Sesame Workshop
Before her current role, Kay Wilson Stallings worked at Sesame Workshop as Senior Vice President of Creative Development from 2015 to 2020. During her tenure, she created and directed the first annual Sesame Workshop Writers' Room in 2017, a fellowship program designed to increase the representation of diverse voices in children's media.
Career at Nickelodeon
Kay Wilson Stallings has extensive experience at Nickelodeon, where she held several key positions. She served as Senior Vice President from 2013 to 2015, overseeing various creative projects. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Production and Development from 2007 to 2013 and Director of Production and Development from 2001 to 2006. She also worked as Manager of Production and Development from 1999 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Kay Wilson Stallings earned her Master's Degree from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. With over 20 years of experience in producing and developing content for children and families, she has a strong background in creative development and production within the children's media sector.