Kim Foulds, Ph.D.

Vice President, Research & Insights, Sesame Workshop

Dr. Kim Foulds is an education and media research leader with expertise in early learning,
family engagement, and global equity through evidence-based storytelling. She currently serves
as Vice President of Research & Insights at the nonprofit Sesame Workshop, where she leads the
global research strategy for Sesame Street and the organization’s programming around the world.
She and her team are dedicated to using audience insights, impact measurement, and learning
science to shape content that supports children and families across diverse contexts. Prior to her
role at Sesame Workshop, Dr. Foulds spent more than 15 years in academia, humanitarian
organizations, and international development, leading research and evaluation initiatives in more
than 30 countries. Dr. Foulds earned her Ph.D. in Education from UCLA.