Shari Rosenfeld
About Shari Rosenfeld
Shari Rosenfeld serves as the Senior Vice President of International Social Impact at Sesame Workshop, a position she has held since 2016. With over two decades of experience at the organization, she has contributed to various roles, including Vice President of International Projects and Outreach Director for the Israeli/Palestinian Sesame Street.
Work at Sesame Workshop
Shari Rosenfeld has held multiple positions at Sesame Workshop since 1991. She is currently the Senior Vice President of International Social Impact, a role she has occupied since 2016. Prior to this, she served as Vice President of International Projects from 2005 to 2015 and as Director of Special Projects from 1991 to 1996. Additionally, she briefly held the position of Vice President of International Social Impact in 2015 for eight months. Her extensive tenure at Sesame Workshop highlights her commitment to international initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Shari Rosenfeld earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Tufts University, where she studied from 1977 to 1981. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the Yale School of Management, completing her studies from 1985 to 1987. Rosenfeld also attended the Pardes Institute for one year from 1982 to 1983. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in international social impact.
Career Progression
Shari Rosenfeld's career at Sesame Workshop reflects a steady progression through various roles. She began as Outreach Director for the Israeli/Palestinian Sesame Street project from 1997 to 2003, then moved to Assistant Vice President of International Project Management from 2003 to 2005. Her advancement to Vice President of International Projects followed, where she worked until 2015. This trajectory demonstrates her growth and increasing responsibilities within the organization.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Shari Rosenfeld has accumulated significant experience in international project management and social impact initiatives. Her roles have included leadership positions focused on international projects and outreach efforts. This experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to drive impactful programs at Sesame Workshop, particularly in the realm of social impact on a global scale.