Maureen Trantham's diverse background spans media, education policy and business strategy. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy and Social Impact & Philanthropy Operations, and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Sesame Workshop. In her role, Maureen leads enterprise-wide strategic planning for the Workshop and is responsible for the overall planning and coordination of results across Sesame's global, philanthropically funded social impact efforts including the organization's work supporting displaced children in crisis contexts and children from marginalized communities in the U.S. She also oversees the organization's Compliance and Risk Management capabilities, working closely with teams to navigate the challenges of reaching children in conflict zones.

A former international journalist with experience in Thailand and China, she has also led a Washington state education policy and advocacy nonprofit, as well as worked as a management consultant supporting global media and technology companies on a variety of strategic, operations and organizational issues. A committed mentor, particularly to early career professionals, she frequently coaches individuals hoping to transition sectors and contribute to social impact. Maureen holds a BA in Journalism and the Comparative History of Ideas from the University of Washington and an MBA from the New York University Stern School of Business. She also serves as an active Term Member on the Council on Foreign Relations.