Experience

2023-Current

Executive Director of Radio Programming and Content Innovation Initiatives, KQED
Responsible for managing daily radio broadcast operations, and overseeing innovation initiatives for KQED’s Content division. Spearheading new technological integrations and community engagement programs aimed at diversifying and growing audience reach.

2021-2023

Director of Programming, Radio, KQED
Managed and shaped the overall tone and structure of broadcasts to deliver a coherent, compelling and community-focused radio experience. Developed and implemented strategies for audience growth, content innovation and enhanced listener engagement.

2021

Executive Director, National Federation of Community Broadcasters
Led strategic advocacy and capacity-building initiatives to support public media radio stations nationwide. Fostered partnerships and initiatives to strengthen community broadcasting.

2016 – 2021

Program Director, National Federation of Community Broadcasters
Facilitated training, programming development and capacity-building initiatives with a diverse range of rural, Tribal and community media outlets. Developed educational resources and toolkits aimed at improving operational efficiency and audience engagement.

Education

B.A, Journalism, University of Houston
Minors: sociology, Women’s Studies

Nonprofit Fund Development Certification, Rice University

Management and Leadership Certification, University of Houston

Distinctions

AI in Journalism Leadership Cohort, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, 2025

Public Media CEO/COO Bootcamp Fellow, 2022-2023

Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program Fellow, 2021-2022

Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education Fellow, Advanced Leadership Cohort, 2019

Participant, Leadership Training Accelerator, Online News Association, 2019

Affiliations

Board Secretary, Public Media Content Collective

BBC Advisory Committee

WVIA Bilingual Advisory Board

West Contra Costa Unified School District Career Technical Education Industry Advisory Board

Formerly

Board Treasurer, Association of Independents in Radio

Rural News Network Advisory Board

Stations and Producers Advisory Committee, American Archive of Public Broadcasting

Advisory Committee, America Amplified

Board Vice President, BirdNote

Board President, Foundation for the Alliance of Community Media

Co-chair, KQED DEI Council

Additional skills

• Extensive public speaking and workshop facilitation experience on topics including public media innovation, generative AI, diversity and inclusion.
• Author and contributor to numerous outlets, addressing advancements and challenges in public broadcasting.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing media engagement and sustainability.