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CEO of Sesame Workshop

After an exhausting week, finally sharing some of my favorite shots from Sesame Workshop's annual gala last Wednesday. With enormous thanks to all those who made the event such a huge success- from Oprah, Shonda Rhimes, Leslie Odom Jr, Andra Day, John Oliver, PNC to the entire Sesame team and the talented Sesame Street cast and crew! And so happy to have David and Lily there with me - David has not missed a single gala in 21 years! I am so grateful to Oprah for presenting the Joan Ganz Cooney Award to the amazing Shonda Rhimes, who could not have been more eloquent on the impact Sesame Street had on her growing up as both a window and a mirror, which she now makes sure are a part of every show she writes. "Now more than ever, we need every child to know how to get to Sesame Street". I am so grateful to lead this incredible organization at this moment in time - when the need for our work has never been greater. #SesameGala

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Wonderful to see such a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. Congratulations to everyone involved, especially Shonda Rhimes for receiving the Joan Ganz Cooney Award. It's inspiring to hear about the deep and lasting impact Sesame Street has had, and continues to have, on so many lives. Looking forward to more incredible work from the Sesame team!

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Katy Knox

President at Bank of America Private Bank

1mo

This was a joyful celebration of children, their potential and the colorful cast committed to helping them. Congratulations on the gala. 

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Martin Fritzsche

Senior Project Officer at Federal Government

1mo

We all grew up with Sesame Street, what an inspirational institution you are part of. Thank you 🙏

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Ingrid Naranjo

GEN AI STRATEGIST / C-Level Executive / Geopolitical Strategist / Gulf Expert / Georgetown’s Global Woman in Leadership / Champion for upskilling organizations on AI / International Speaker

1mo

Congratulations! Since I learned about the initiative at Concordia and later found in Qatar, I love the the social impact it creates.

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Congratulations Sherrie! Looks like it was an great event honoring the incredible contributions of Sesame Workshop!

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Peter Keller

Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group, LLC President, Episcopal Charities

1mo

Cheers to you and thanks for all that you do!

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Jacquelyn Fishman

Dreamer, Doer, Creative Marketing Consultant, Children's Media Creator/Producer, Brand Builder, Story Teller. Founder This Girl Can! Change the World. - Start the Buzz You Wish to See in the World. #JustImagine

1mo

So much to celebrate! Sesame Street is everyone's Street, and may it always be! Not to mention that Elmo in a tux is everything :)

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John Wickham

Consultant, World Bank

1mo

Wonderful photos and overview, Sherrie! Thank you for all your hard work and that of your colleagues at Sesame Street. So glad David and Lily were with you for this occasion.

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Beth May

Creative Director at Unicycle Studio LLC & Co-Owner Roaring Table Brewing

1mo

Congratulations Sherrie!! It's an honor to work with you and the team on this project year after year!

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Chris Taylor

Award-winning personal finance journalist

1mo

❤️

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