Marina Gabriel
About Marina Gabriel
Marina Gabriel is a Program Manager for Humanitarian Programs at Sesame Workshop, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in international affairs and has held various roles in humanitarian organizations, including Executive Director at Refugees Welcome! and Program Coordinator at Sesame Workshop.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Marina Gabriel serves as the Program Manager for Humanitarian Programs at Sesame Workshop. She has held this position since 2021, focusing on initiatives that support vulnerable populations, particularly in humanitarian contexts. Her role involves overseeing program development and implementation, ensuring that the organization's mission aligns with the needs of affected communities.
Previous Experience at Sesame Workshop
Prior to her current role, Marina worked at Sesame Workshop as a Program Coordinator for Refugee Programs from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, she contributed to the development and execution of programs aimed at supporting refugee children and families, enhancing their access to educational resources and emotional support.
Education and Expertise
Marina Gabriel holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs, Governance and Rights from The New School, which she completed from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from Northeastern University, studying from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she studied Archaeological Field Work at Boston University for 11 months in 2009, gaining practical experience in field research.
Professional Background
Marina's professional background includes various roles in humanitarian and educational organizations. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at Cengage Learning from 2013 to 2015 in New York and Boston. She also served as a Monitoring and Reporting Intern at Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict in 2014 and as a Legal Aide at the International Refugee Assistance Project in 2012. From 2017 to 2019, she was the Executive Director for Capacity Building at Refugees Welcome! in Boston.