Diana Lee Email Address

Chief Human Resources Officer

Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit media and educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We're active in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically-funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve.

I am a Senior Human Resources Executive with experience in global Fortune 100, mid-size, and start-up companies. My background includes:Change Management – Deep expertise managing the HR function at top organizations undergoing significant cultural and organizational change including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reorganization, high-growth, business unit start-up, and reductions-in-force. Organizational Development – Strong record of success designing initiatives to improve talent acquisition, total rewards management, competitive benchmarking, performance management, succession planning, and diversity and inclusion.Cross-Cultural Talent Management – Experience managing educational, performance, and leadership programs that focus on cross cultural awareness to fuel employee engagement, motivation, and productivity.Specialties: talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, change management, organizational development, compensation planning, leadership development, succession planning, total rewards planning, HR infrastructure design, workplace planning, HR M&A integrations, divestitures, diversity initiatives, employee relations, campus recruiting, reductions in force (RIF)