Nancy Brodovsky
Sacramento, CA
Principal
SacConnects
Joined the board: 2021
Why KVIE
I look to PBS NewsHour for in-depth, impartial news and other PBS programs to expand my horizons. I am a firm believer in public television and the role it plays in our region.
My favorite programs are
PBS News Hour, American Experience, and Rob on the Road.
Vanessa Caigoy
Citrus Heights, CA
Managing Director Member Marketing and Communications
California Charter Schools Association
Board Trustee
Sacramento County Office of Education
Joined the board: 2024
Why KVIE
I grew up with this station! I appreciate PBS KVIE for its commitment to impartial news, inspiring stories, and educational content. It fosters a love for learning and connects me to my community, making learning accessible and engaging.
My favorite programs are
Inside California Education, FRONTLINE, and PBS News Hour
Bradley Carroll
Carmichael, CA
Attorney
Downey Brand LLP
Joined the board: 2024
Why KVIE
PBS KVIE — and public broadcasting in general — provides a valuable educational, news, and entertainment source for everyone. That's why it's important and that's why I love it.
My favorite programs are
American Experience, Antiques Roadshow, FRONTLINE, and MotorWeek
Alex Castro
Foresthill, CA
CEO & Co-Founder
11:59
Joined the board: 2024
Why KVIE
It's unrelenting commitment to bringing together and serving the greater Sacramento community.
My favorite programs are
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece and This Old House
Pramila Kriplani (Member At Large)
Sacramento, CA
Principal
Global Investments
Joined the board: 2019
My favorite programs are
Masterpiece, PBS News Hour, Rick Steves Europe, and American Experience.
Debbie Manning (Secretary)
Sacramento, CA
Chief Sergeant at Arms (ret)
California State Senate
Joined the board: 2020
My favorite programs are
American Experience, Finding Your Roots, and FRONTLINE.
Lynn Matsuda
Sacramento, CA
Consultant - Lifestyle Concierge
Joined the board: 2023
Why KVIE
PBS KVIE is important to me because it offers high caliber programs that are entertaining as well as programs that offer insights into topics that are not normally covered on network or cable stations.
My favorite programs are
American Experience, Finding Your Roots, and Rob on the Road.
Paul McClure
Sacramento, CA
Principal, Retired
Runyon Saltzman, Inc. (RSE) (ret)
Joined the board: 2020
Why KVIE
PBS KVIE elevates the opportunity to learn, explore, and entertain through a rich variety of original and national productions.
My favorite programs are
Ken Burns documentaries, PBS News Hour, and ViewFinder.
Ken Menges (Treasurer)
Modesto, CA
General Counsel
E&J Gallo Winery
Joined the board: 2021
Why KVIE
PBS KVIE is a unique resource for news, education, and entertainment.
My favorite program is
PBS News Hour.
Beth Miller
Sacramento, CA
President & CEO
Miller Public Affairs Group
Joined the board: 2019
My favorite programs are
Donkey Hodie, FRONTLINE, Masterpiece, and PBS News Hour
Dr. Nkiruka Catherine Ohaegbu
Sacramento, CA
Program Director
Capitol Impact
Joined the board: 2022
Why KVIE
PBS KVIE educates and entertains everyone in my family from children’s programming for my kids to news and documentaries for me.
My favorite programs are
PBS News Hour, Finding Your Roots, Rick Steves’ Europe, and Studio Sacramento.
Brandon Pace
Sacramento, CA
Regional Vice President
Kaiser Permanente – Northern California
Joined the board: 2022
Why KVIE
Having access to the educational and entertaining content offered by PBS KVIE is important to so many. I appreciate the diverse programming and the impact it has on the well-being of our community.
My favorite programs are
PBS News Hour and Antiques Roadshow.
Dr. Praveen Prasad
Sacramento, CA
Neurosurgeon
Mercy Medical Group
Joined the board: 2023
Josh Pulliam
Sacramento, CA
President
JPM+M, Inc.
Joined the board: 2021
Why KVIE
PBS KVIE is important to me because it offers lifelong learning and accessible, high-quality content, which celebrates artistic and cultural diversity.
My favorite programs are
PBS News Hour, America's Test Kitchen, California's Gold, Masterpiece, and Sesame Street.
Sue Scotland
Sacramento, CA
Community Volunteer
Joined the board: 2022
Why KVIE
I believe KVIE is a necessary and important community resource for impartial news, wide ranging topics of information, and quality entertainment for adults and children.
My favorite programs are
Masterpiece Theatre, Mystery!, PBS News Hour, Ken Burns specials, and American Masters.
Cyril Shah (Chair)
Sacramento, CA
President
Shah Wealth Management
Joined the board: 2015
Why KVIE
PBS KVIE provides unique content that is both entertaining and thought provoking.
My favorite programs are
Ken Burns documentaries, Studio Sacramento, and No Passport Required.
Colleen Spitz
Sacramento, CA
Partner
Bicker, Castillo, Fairbanks & Spitz Public Affairs
Joined the board: 2023
Why KVIE
KVIE is important to me because everyone should have access to high-quality programming at all ages that keeps them learning and entertained.
My favorite programs are
Anything by Rick Steves and Ken Burns, PBS News Hour, and Rob on the Road.
Joyce Terhaar
Sacramento, CA
Writer and Retired Journalist
Joined the board: 2024
Why KVIE
PBS KVIE is an essential part of our media ecosystem. I love that the programming helps prepare children for school, continues to inform and educate adults, and gives us light-hearted ways to relax as well.
My favorite programs are
All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece, Sesame Street, and Ken Burns' The Vietnam War
Dana Topousis
Davis, CA
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
University of California, Davis
Joined the board: 2024
Why KVIE
It is a unique public resource that offers the highest quality education, news, and entertainment for every age.
My favorite programs are
Finding Your Roots, Masterpiece, and Studio Sacramento
R. Brooks Whitehead (Vice Chair)
Sacramento, CA
Attorney
Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP
Joined the board: 2018
Why KVIE
PBS KVIE is an invaluable source of quality, educational, and entertaining programming that I've grown up on, and enjoy to this day, and that my kids continue to learn from and enjoy.
My favorite programs are
Finding Your Roots, Rick Steves' Europe, and Wild Kratts.