Abby Bucuvalas
About Abby Bucuvalas
Abby Bucuvalas serves as the Senior Director of International Social Impact at Sesame Workshop, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in educational content development and program design, particularly for initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Abby Bucuvalas serves as the Senior Director of International Social Impact at Sesame Workshop. In this role, she leads a technical team that focuses on curriculum development and program design for initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Bucuvalas has been in this position since 2016, contributing to the strategic direction of the International Social Impact department. Her work involves collaboration with the Research department to enhance the effectiveness and reach of various programs.
Previous Positions at Sesame Workshop
Bucuvalas has held multiple roles at Sesame Workshop prior to her current position. She worked as the Director of Global Curriculum & Content from 2013 to 2015, and as the Director of International Social Impact for one year from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as the Senior Educational Content Specialist for two months in 2011 and as the Assistant Director of Global Education from 2011 to 2013. These roles have provided her with extensive experience in educational content and international program development.
Educational Background
Abby Bucuvalas studied at Harvard University, where she earned an AB in Psychology from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education at Teachers College, Columbia University, obtaining an EdM in International Educational Development from 2005 to 2008. Bucuvalas continued her studies at the same institution, achieving an EdD in Health Education from 2007 to 2013. Her academic background supports her expertise in educational development and program design.
Professional Experience Before Sesame Workshop
Before joining Sesame Workshop, Bucuvalas held various positions in educational and medical settings. She worked as a Program Coordinator at Mount Sinai School of Medicine from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant at Teachers College, Columbia University from 2009 to 2011. These roles contributed to her understanding of program coordination and research methodologies in educational contexts.