Tamara Kay is a sociologist whose research focuses on globalization, international organizations, labor, and human rights. She serves as a professor of global affairs and sociology at University of Notre Dame. Kay is the author of "Sesame Street Around the World: Culture, Politics, and Transnational Organizational Partnerships," published by Oxford University Press in 2025. The book examines the international expansion of Sesame Street and analyzes how the program adapted to different cultural and political contexts through partnerships with local organizations, governments, and educators. Drawing on interviews and institutional research, Kay studies how global media initiatives navigate cultural differences while promoting educational goals across diverse national settings.