Stephanie Lazarus
About Stephanie Lazarus
Stephanie Lazarus serves as the Sr. Director of Finance for Social Impact and Philanthropy at Sesame Workshop, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in finance and budgeting, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations since 2007.
Work at Sesame Workshop
Stephanie Lazarus currently serves as the Senior Director of Finance for Social Impact and Philanthropy at Sesame Workshop. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's financial strategies and philanthropic initiatives. Prior to her current role, she was the Director of Finance for Social Impact and Philanthropy at Sesame Workshop from 2019 to 2021. Her experience at Sesame Workshop spans a total of three years, during which she has played a significant role in managing financial operations related to social impact.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Sesame Workshop, Stephanie Lazarus held various positions in finance and budgeting. She worked as a Budget Analyst at Seedco from 2011 to 2012 and again from 2009 to 2010 as a Budget and Contract Specialist. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Controller at The Door - A Center of Alternatives from 2017 to 2019 and as a Senior Accountant at the same organization from 2016 to 2017. Her experience also includes a role as a Grant Compliance and Reporting Officer at Single Stop USA from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Stephanie Lazarus earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Sociology from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both management principles and sociological perspectives, which she applies in her finance roles. This combination of education and experience supports her work in social impact and philanthropy.
Career Development
Stephanie Lazarus began her career with an internship at Boys Hope Girls Hope in 2007. She progressed through various roles in finance, starting as a Billing Assistant at Seedco from 2007 to 2009. Over the years, she has developed expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, which has shaped her professional trajectory. Her career reflects a commitment to financial management within organizations focused on social impact.