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Christine Ferraro
Christine is an award-winning script writer, lyricist and content creator for children’s media.
As a writer of the critically acclaimed television show, “Sesame Street”, she has earned 16 Emmy Awards, 3 Writers Guild of America Awards, and 5 Norman Lear Sentinel Awards.
Additionally, she is a recipient of an American Ingenuity Award from The Smithsonian Institute for her work as one of the key creatives behind Sesame’s impactful Autism initiative and the creation of Julia, Sesame’s autistic character.
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Christine is also the Co-Creator and Head Writer of "Hero Elementary" - a new PBS kids show.
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Eric Peterson
Eric is an artistic director and writer with years of award-winning experience across the transmedia spectrum, including interactive design, animation, mobile strategy and social engagement.
His work has earned him over 15 international awards and recognitions, from organizations including The One Show, Cannes Lions, AdTech, Summit International and Microsoft.
Eric's children’s media writing credits include Hero Elementary (PBS), Spoonicorn (YouTube Red), Tater & Tot (Sesame Studios), Sesame Street Films (HBO) and Bea Unicorn (Sesame Studios).
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Carol-Lynn Parente
Carol-Lynn Parente is an accomplished producer of children’s media, winning 19 Emmy awards and 7 Producers Guild Awards for her work on SESAME STREET.
As Executive Producer for 12 years and SVP of Creative for 6 years, she was responsible for the development and production of all SESAME STREET content across all media platforms globally, including broadcast, digital, interactive gaming, web, apps, themed entertainment, outreach and social media.
Most recently, Carol-Lynn is the Co-creator and Executive Producer of a new animated series for PBS called HERO ELEMENTARY, as well as the founder of Street Cred Media, specializing in the creation of children’s media that is engaging, entertaining and educational.