Nishita Gupte
About Nishita Gupte
Nishita Gupte is the Vice President of US Social Impact & Operations at Sesame Workshop, where she has worked since 2022. She has held various leadership roles across education and finance, including positions at WeWork, Achievement First, and Goldman Sachs.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Nishita Gupte serves as the Vice President of US Social Impact & Operations at Sesame Workshop. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's mission of fostering positive social change through educational programming. In this role, she focuses on bridging strategy and operations to enhance the impact of Sesame Workshop's initiatives across the United States.
Previous Experience at WeWork and WeGrow
Prior to her current role, Gupte worked at WeWork / WeGrow as the Director of Growth Strategy & Operations from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure in New York, NY, she was responsible for developing and implementing growth strategies that supported the organization's operational objectives.
Professional Background in Education and Operations
Gupte has extensive experience in the education sector. She served as Chief of Staff for the Greenfield School Design Team at Achievement First from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Touchstone Education, Inc. from 2011 to 2014, where she focused on operational leadership within educational institutions.
Educational Qualifications
Nishita Gupte holds a Master of Arts from the Stanford University Graduate School of Education and a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School. Her educational background supports her expertise in both education and business operations.
Cross-Functional Leadership Style
Gupte is known for her cross-functional leadership style, which emphasizes finding elegant solutions to complex challenges. She has a strong focus on building relationships and creating effective tools, such as spreadsheets, to assist teams in addressing intricate problems. Her approach integrates strategic thinking with operational execution to drive results in mission-driven organizations.