Cara Fortuna
About Cara Fortuna
Cara Fortuna serves as the SIP Operations & Strategy Coordinator at Sesame Workshop, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in production and management, with previous roles at various organizations including Sesame Workshop, Children's Theatre Company, and Green Hummingbird Entertainment.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Cara Fortuna serves as the SIP Operations & Strategy Coordinator at Sesame Workshop, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she coordinates the organization's compliance and risk management capabilities. Additionally, she oversees strategy and operations for Sesame Workshop's global portfolio of philanthropically funded children's media and education initiatives.
Previous Experience at Sesame Workshop
Prior to her current role, Cara Fortuna worked as the Interim Executive Assistant to the CEO at Sesame Workshop from 2022 to 2023. During her six-month tenure, she supported the executive team and contributed to various administrative functions within the organization.
Professional Background in the Arts
Cara Fortuna has a diverse background in the arts and entertainment industry. She worked as a Festival and Development Consultant at Carolines on Broadway in 2019 for five months. Additionally, she served as a Production Assistant at Teale Productions Inc in 2017 for three months and as a Youth Talent Coordinator and Manager at Children's Theatre Company from 2018 to 2019 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Education and Qualifications
Cara Fortuna earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama from New York University, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She later pursued a Postgraduate Degree in Producing and Directing TV Entertainment at the National Film & Television School, completing her studies from 2020 to 2021.
Experience in Production Coordination
From 2018 to 2021, Cara Fortuna worked as a Production Coordinator at Green Hummingbird Entertainment in New York City. In this role, she was involved in various aspects of production, contributing to the successful execution of projects within the entertainment sector.