Wanda W.
About Wanda W.
Wanda W. serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Sesame Workshop, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in corporate events and public affairs, she has held various roles within the organization over the past two decades.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Wanda W. serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Sesame Workshop. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. In addition to her current role, she has been involved with Sesame Workshop in various capacities since 1997, including her current role as Vice President of Public Affairs & Special Events/Speakers Bureau since 2016.
Previous Experience at Sesame Workshop
Wanda W. has a long history with Sesame Workshop, having worked in multiple roles over the years. She was the Director of Corporate Events from 1997 to 1999 and later served as the Assistant Vice President of Corporate Events - Social Impact & Philanthropy from 2000 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as an Event Producer in Events & Promotions from 1996 to 1997. This extensive experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of the organization's mission and operations.
Early Career Background
Before her tenure at Sesame Workshop, Wanda W. worked at Fox Broadcasting Company as a Segment Producer and Supervising Producer for 'America's Most Wanted' from 1992 to 1996. She also held a position as Promotions Coordinator/Writer at BET Networks for 11 months in 1992. These roles provided her with foundational skills in media production and event coordination.
Educational Background
Wanda W. earned her Bachelor's Degree from Marymount University. This educational background has supported her professional development and her roles in public affairs, event management, and diversity initiatives.