Elise Doganieri is a renowned producer, recognized for her outstanding work in the reality TV genre. She is the co-creator and executive producer of the highly acclaimed CBS show, The Amazing Race, which has garnered an impressive ten Emmy awards, three Producers Guild Awards, a DGA award, a GLAAD Award, and a Television Critics Award.
Throughout her illustrious career, Elise has been instrumental in shaping the show's global success, overseeing the international versions of The Amazing Race in countries such as Canada, China, Israel, Australia, and South America. With nearly 350 episodes aired to date, the show has become a staple in over 80 countries.
In addition to her work on The Amazing Race, Elise has executive produced several other notable series, including The Quest for ABC, Oprah's Big Give, Take The Money & Run, and Profiles from the Front Line for ABC. Her other credits include Fight Master: Bellator MMA on Spike, The Great Escape for TNT, and two interactive branded-entertainment programs for Ford, Focus Rally America on Hulu and Escape Routes on NBC, which featured a live-streaming and interactive component.
Elise's impressive portfolio also includes stints as an advertising executive for top agencies in New York and Los Angeles, including Ogilvy & Mather, DDB Needham, and Chiat/Day. Prior to her advertising career, she co-founded Open-I-Media, an Internet consulting and design firm, in 1994.
In recognition of her outstanding achievements, Elise received the Fashion Institute of Technology's Marvin Feldman Award in 2006, which honors excellence in business and technology.
