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Midmorning Exchange
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 ~ 9:30 – 11:00 AM
NY NATAS Office – 1375 Broadway (between 37thand 38thStreets), 21stfloor, Suite 2103
NY NATAS Office – 1375 Broadway (between 37thand 38thStreets), 21stfloor, Suite 2103
Robert Knezevic – Regional Director, International Strategic Group Sesame Workshop
Topic –“Sesame Street Around The World”
Mr. Knezevic joined “Sesame Workshop” in 1997 and has been responsible for overseeing the nonprofit organization’s work in Africa, India and the Middle East. He is currently working on new initiatives in Brazil and the Arab Gulf States. He oversaw the development of the first HIV-positive Muppet character, name Kami, who appears on Takalano Sesame, the South African adaptation of Sesame Street, and who has since been named UNICEF’s Champion for Children. He also manages the strategic initiatives behind Alam Simsim, which is recognized as one of the most popular children’s television show in Egypt.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED DUE TO BUILDING SECURITY. ALL NAMES MUST BE ON GUEST LIST.
PLEASE RSVP VIA EMAIL info@nyemmys.org OR PHONE 212-459-3630, ext. 204.
PLEASE RSVP VIA EMAIL info@nyemmys.org OR PHONE 212-459-3630, ext. 204.
Seminar produced by Ellen Muir.