About Heather Tilert

Professional Background and Leadership

Heather Tilert serves as the Creative Executive and Lead for the Kids+Family Series Team at Netflix, overseeing preschool and family original content.[7][18] With 20 years in the industry, she has worked as an Emmy-nominated television producer, filmmaker, writer, director, voice-over director, and singer/songwriter, previously at Little Airplane Productions.[3][9][18] She has been involved in high-profile Netflix initiatives, including Annecy Festival announcements for projects like 'Stranger Things' animation, 'Minecraft,' 'Clash of Clans,' and Dr. Seuss series.[13][19][20][21][22]

Preschool Content Strategy and Innovation

Tilert drives Netflix's preschool slate, emphasizing trusted characters and innovative formats. She highlighted Netflix's push for YouTube content to expand reach,[1] praised shows like Nee for masterful storytelling with overt lessons,[2] and discussed CoComelon's evolution to speaking characters and live tours.[4] Recent projects include Dr. Seuss adaptations like 'Red Fish, Blue Fish' for ages 4+,[11][12][22] and partnerships like CrunchLabs with Mark Rober for hands-on learning series.[5]

Inclusive Storytelling and Representation

Tilert advocates for diverse narratives, spotlighting 'girl power' in preschool shows with nonbinary bison Fred,[2] and the positive power of storytelling for kids in Netflix x Romper panels.[8] She has shared experiences with sexual harassment as obstacles in kids' media,[17] and supports nonbinary and empowering themes in content.[2]

Joint Media Engagement and Co-Viewing

A recurring focus is family co-viewing, featured in panels like 'The New Coviewing' with Sesame Workshop[3][16] and 'Designing for Learning through Joint Media Engagement.'[6] Tilert emphasizes storytelling that invites parental involvement, as in CoComelon's daily journeys.[4]

Industry Events and Networking

Tilert is active at key events like KidScreen Summit 2026, discussing Netflix-CrunchLabs,[5] Annecy Festival previews,[13][19][20][21] and Animation Dingle.[18] She networks with leaders like Tom Brown and Tone Thyne.[9]

Creator Economy, Design, and Broader Topics

Aligned with her topics of creator economy, blockchain/crypto, design, music/arts, Tilert leads series like Hot Wheels,[7] and engages in reality TV insights praising leaders.[10] Her multifaceted role blends creative production with executive strategy.[18]