Honored to attend the Sesame Workshop Benefit Gala 2025

An inspiring evening dedicated to resilience, storytelling, and the power of imagination in shaping young minds. It was a privilege to be surrounded by visionary leaders and changemakers including:

• Our host, Grammy & Emmy Award-winning artist
• Musical guest Sara Bareilles
• Joan Ganz Cooney, Co-Founder of Sesame Workshop
• Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation and Joan Ganz Cooney Award recipient
• Katie Couric
• Kay Wilson Stallings, EVP of Creative Development
• Dr. Rosemarie Truglio and Dr. Amy Jordan

And of course, there’s no Sesame Street experience without some joy and laughter with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Oscar the Grouch.

Grateful for the opportunity to celebrate a legacy of kindness, equity, and impact that continues to reach children and families around the world.

#SesameWorkshopGala #ButterPecanProductions #GloriaRespressChurchwell #StorytellingWithImpact #EducationalEquity #CulturalLegacy #JoanGanzCooney #ElmoMagic #BuildingResilientHeartsAndMinds