Grace Tran
About Grace Tran
Grace Tran is the Manager of International Programs at Sesame Workshop, a position she has held since 2023. She has a background in fiscal affairs and financial analysis, with previous roles at New York University and Médecins du Monde.
Work at Sesame Workshop
Grace Tran has been serving as the Manager of International Programs at Sesame Workshop since 2023. In this role, she is based in New York, New York, and is responsible for overseeing various international initiatives that align with the organization's mission to educate and support children globally. Her work focuses on developing programs that cater to diverse cultural contexts and needs.
Previous Experience at New York University
Prior to her current position, Grace Tran worked at New York University in various roles. She served as the Manager of Fiscal Affairs from 2019 to 2023, where she managed financial operations and budgeting processes. Additionally, she held the position of Financial Analyst II for seven months in 2019 and Financial Analyst I for two years from 2017 to 2019. Her experience at NYU provided her with a strong foundation in financial management within an academic setting.
Experience with Médecins du Monde
Grace Tran worked as a Project Associate at Médecins du Monde for nine months from 2020 to 2021. In this role, she contributed to various projects aimed at improving healthcare access and services in underserved communities. Her involvement with the organization reflects her commitment to international development and humanitarian efforts.
Educational Background
Grace Tran earned her Master of Public Administration with a focus on International Development Policy & Management from the NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, completing her studies from 2019 to 2021. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations with a minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management from the University of Southern California, which she completed from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she studied French Language & Culture at Université Paris-Sorbonne in 2013.
Internship Experience
Grace Tran has gained valuable experience through various internships. She served as a Finance Intern at Medtronic for one year from 2016 to 2017, where she supported financial analysis and reporting. She also interned at Brand Sense Partners as a Finance/Accounting Intern for eight months from 2015 to 2016, where she assisted with accounting tasks and financial management.