Savannah Soter
About Savannah Soter
Savannah Soter is a Program Coordinator for the Ahlan Simsim Program at Sesame Workshop, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in project management and advocacy, with experience in various roles across organizations focused on social issues.
Work at Sesame
Savannah Soter has been serving as the Program Coordinator for the Ahlan Simsim Program at Sesame Workshop since July 2022. In this role, she is responsible for coordinating various aspects of the program, which focuses on educational initiatives aimed at children in the Arab world. Her position is based in New York, New York, where she has been actively involved in the program for two years.
Education and Expertise
Savannah Soter holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Arab World Studies from American University, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she has pursued language studies in Arabic at both the Center for International Learning in Oman and the University of Jordan, each for 11 months in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Her educational background supports her expertise in project management and research, areas in which she actively seeks to expand her skills.
Background
Savannah Soter is based in Brooklyn, New York, and has a diverse professional background. Prior to her current role at Sesame Workshop, she worked in various capacities, including as a Project Manager and Project Coordinator at TransPerfect from 2020 to 2022 and 2019 to 2020, respectively. She has also held internships at organizations such as Al-Hadaf, The Yemen Peace Project, and the Center for Civilians in Conflict, gaining experience in project management, communications, and advocacy.
Internship Experience
Savannah Soter has completed several internships that contributed to her professional development. In 2018, she worked as a Project Intern at Al-Hadaf in Amman, Jordan, and as a Congressional Advocacy Intern at The Yemen Peace Project in Washington D.C. Metro Area. In 2019, she served as a Communications Intern at the Center for Civilians in Conflict. These experiences provided her with insights into advocacy and project coordination in various contexts.
Interests and Focus Areas
Savannah Soter has a strong interest in projects that intersect with social issues, advocacy, and film. Her professional journey reflects her commitment to these areas, as seen in her roles and internships. This focus aligns with her educational background and her current work with the Ahlan Simsim Program, which aims to address educational needs in the Arab world.