Jason Graefe
Co-Chair
VP, Strategic Adviser and Chief of Staff for the CEO
Microsoft
Other Ways to Give
Stock Transfers
Donate stock to Sesame Workshop.
Planned Gifts
Define your legacy with a gift to Sesame Workshop.
Matching Gifts
Increase your impact through a matching gift from your employer.
Events
Spin4Sesame
Join us and help support Sesame Workshop’s work around the globe.
Reserve a bike and sweat for a good cause!
Anyone can make a difference by helping to raise funds for Sesame Workshop! Having a birthday party? Running a 10K? Graduating? There are simple ways to help—and your personal fundraiser is just a few clicks away.
Get StartedLeadership Council
Our Leadership Council is composed of individuals representing a variety of industries, regional perspectives, and professional expertise dedicated to Sesame Workshop’s mission. Members provide thought leadership, serve as ambassadors, and support Sesame Workshop by sharing their time, treasure, knowledge, and networks to engage the broader community.
Robert Tichio
Co-Chair
Partner and Managing Director
Riverstone Holdings
Mariam Alsikafi
Chairman of the Board
Citizens Archive
Jenna Arnold
Chief Impact Officer
Rethink
Erica Blob
Partner and Chief Operating Officer
Brighton Park Capital
Drew Collins
Associate Research Scholar
Yale University
Irene Hong Edwards
Principal and Head of Investor Relations
Lovell Minnick Partners
Peter Friedland
Managing Partner
Audax Holdings
Katie Hockmeyer
Executive VP of Late Night Programming
NBC Entertainment
Kim Klimczak
Philanthropist
Tyler Lewis
MBA Candidate
Harvard Business School
Michelle Marra
Consultant
Smartstream RDU
Patrick McGinnis
Founder
Dirigo Advisors
Tai Mendoza
Former Litigator
Krista Milam
Customer Experience Leader
LinkedIn
Brette Wolff Ottavino
Philanthropist
Sarah Richardson
Associate
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Florence Ann Romano
Founder and CEO
Kindred Content
Lindsay Shookus
Producer
Saturday Night Live
Anita Tandon
Marketing Advisor and Startup Confidant
Blink Advisory
Maya Aishman Tichio
Board of Directors
Fairfield County's Community Foundation
Contact
Major Giving Contacts
If you’re interested in more information about donor-advised funds, giving stock, matching gifts, or planned gifts, please contact Chava.Kallberg@sesame.org
Partnerships
If you’re interested in more information about Partnerships or Sponsorships, please contact Partnerships@sesame.org
For other inquiries, please visit our Contact Us page
