Natasha Lance Rogoff
Natasha Lance Rogoff is an award-winning American television producer, filmmaker, and journalist who has produced television news and documentaries in Russia, Ukraine, and the former Soviet Union for CBS, NBC, ABC, and PBS. Lance Rogoff executive produced Ulitsa Sezam, the Russian adaptation of Sesame Street, between 1993 and 1997. Her best-selling book, "Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia," tells the story of how she overcame cultural and logistical obstacles to make the show a reality. The book has received widespread recognition, including a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly. She also produced Sesame Street in Mexico. In addition to her television work, Lance Rogoff has reported on Soviet underground culture as a documentary director and magazine and newspaper writer for major international media outlets. Natasha also founded Ingredients for Education, a non-profit organization that provides health and nutrition educational programming to inner-city, low-income communities. Natasha's work has been recognized by numerous awards, including the prestigious Telly Award for her documentary "Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story." She continues to be an influential figure in the television industry and an advocate for education and social change. An associate fellow in Harvard University's Art, Film, and Visual Studies department, she divides her time between Cambridge, Massachusetts and New York City.
