Norma Jean Straw

Norma Jean Straw is a deputy director leading the entertainment media partnership strategy for the Adolescent and Youth Learning Agenda at the Gates Foundation. This includes partnerships with social impact organizations and private sector media entities in global and regional markets, including sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.  

Her previous roles at the foundation include global creative and advocacy communication for projects such as Goalkeepers and the Generation Equality Forum. Prior to joining the Gates Foundation in 2018, she produced film, tv and digital media for global audiences, including more than 100 episodes of Emmy-nominated and Emmy-winning children’s television.