Marisa Wallin
About Marisa Wallin
Marisa Wallin is an Associate Producer at Sesame Workshop, focusing on the Elmo's Puppy animated franchise and the Mecha Builders animated series. She has a strong background in children's media production and early childhood education, with experience in various roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Marisa Wallin serves as an Associate Producer for the Elmo's Puppy animated franchise and the Mecha Builders animated series at Sesame Workshop. She has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the development and production of children's media. Her work focuses on creating engaging content that aligns with the educational goals of Sesame Workshop.
Previous Experience in Children's Media
Prior to her current position, Wallin worked at 100 Chickens Productions as a Script Coordinator, Associate Producer, and Writer from 2018 to 2020. She also held roles at Tickleberry Place as an Educational Consultant and Freelance Writer from 2020 to 2021, and at Moonbug Entertainment as a Freelance Writer for the CoComelon Storytime Podcast in 2021. These experiences have solidified her expertise in producing content for children.
Educational Background
Wallin holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Education with a focus on Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Brooklyn College, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts from New York University, studying from 2003 to 2007. This educational background supports her work in both educational and entertainment sectors.
Freelance Voiceover Work
Since 2016, Wallin has worked as a Freelance Voiceover Actor, contributing her voice to various projects. She has been associated with Scholastic in this capacity for eight years. Her voiceover work complements her skills in writing and production, enhancing her contributions to children's media.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Wallin has a strong background in community organization, particularly in contexts involving children and families. She advocates for the use of art as a transformative tool in early childhood education. Her roles as an Educational Consultant and Virtual Parent Coach at Sparkler from 2017 to 2019 further demonstrate her commitment to bridging educational practices with media production.