Taska Carrigan
About Taska Carrigan
Taska Carrigan serves as the Sr. Vice President of Production Management, Operations, Business Affairs, and Legal at Sesame Workshop, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in the field, having worked at Sesame Workshop for over two decades in various legal roles and previously at CBC as Deputy Director of Independent Production.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Taska Carrigan serves as the Senior Vice President of Production Management, Operations, Business Affairs, and Legal at Sesame Workshop. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in New York, United States. In this role, she oversees various operational aspects and legal matters within the organization, contributing to the overall management of production and business affairs.
Previous Experience at Sesame Workshop
Taska Carrigan has extensive experience at Sesame Workshop, where she worked for a total of 27 years. She initially joined the organization as Counsel from 1994 to 1999, followed by a role as Vice President & Deputy General Counsel from 1999 to 2021. During her tenure, she was involved in various legal and business affairs, supporting the workshop's mission and initiatives.
Experience at CBC
Before her time at Sesame Workshop, Taska Carrigan worked at CBC as Deputy Director of Independent Production from 1990 to 1994. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing independent production projects, contributing to the development and management of various media initiatives.
Education and Legal Background
Taska Carrigan holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Dalhousie University, where she studied from 1979 to 1982. She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Dalhousie Law School, completing her studies from 1982 to 1985. Her educational background in economics and law has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in production management and legal affairs.