
- NorCal Public Media President & CEO, Darren LaShelle
Northern California Public Media Mission Statement
Mission:
NorCal Public Media's mission is to be a trusted, independent, and essential voice that heightens awareness of the diversity of the human experience, reports on issues of importance, and convenes public discussion to strengthen our community.
Vision:
NorCal Public Media’s vision is to inspire audiences to learn from one another, examine the world around them, and make their own decisions as informed citizens on a lifelong journey of educational discovery.
Values:
Our work is defined by values that shape our content and guide our organizational decisions.
We are:
Trustworthy and Honest
Welcoming and Inclusive
Transparent and Accountable
Empowering and Inspiring
Collaborative and Curious
Creative and Innovative
2025 Board Meetings Dates & Times:
February 19th
6:00 PM: Board Meeting
May 28th
12:00 PM
September 24th
6:00 PM: Board Meeting
Northern California Public Media Community Advisory Council Members:
Erika Thibault (Board Liaison)
Daisy Damskey
Lee Dawson
Phil DeBar
Melanie Dodson
Jose Guillen
Darren LaShelle, CEO
Kerry Rego
Don Winkle
Community Advisory Council Meetings 2025
Thurs, February 6, 2025 – 12:00 PM
Thurs, May 1, 2025 – 12:00 PM
Thurs, August 7, 2025– 12:00 PM
Thurs, November 6, 2025 – 12:00 PM
Executive Committee:
Terry Abrams, Secretary
Darren LaShelle, CEO
Pete Ludé, Vice Chair
Margaret McCarthy, Chair
Ralph O’Rear, Treasurer
Executive Committee Meeting Dates
November 14, 2024 3:00 PM
February 13, 2025 3:00 PM
May 15, 2025 3:00 PM
September 11, 2025 3:00 PM
Finance Committee
Amy Boyd, COO
Darren LaShelle, CEO
Margaret McCarthy
Ralph O’Rear, Chair
Dave Stare
Erika Thibault
Finance Committee Meeting Dates
November 20, 2024 11:30 AM (prior to BOD Mtg)
February 19, 2025 5:30 PM (prior to BOD Mtg)
May 28, 2025 11:30 AM (prior to BOD Mtg)
August 20, 2025 12:00 PM (Annual Budget Review)
September 24, 2025 5:30 PM (prior to BOD Mtg)
Nominating and Governance Committee
Terry Abrams
Andrew Akufo, Chair
Darren LaShelle, CEO
Dave Stare
Sharon Tiller
Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting Dates:
February 20, 2025 (set priorities for year)
Week of April 6-10 (TBA), 2025 (propose candidates, review terms)
Week of August 4-8 (TBA), 2025 (final recommendations)
Audit Committee
Dr. Jerlena Griffin-Desta
Darren LaShelle, CEO
Pete Ludé
Margaret McCarthy
Audit Committee Meeting Dates:
February 5, 2025 10:00 AM
Strategic Planning Committee
Terry Abrams
Linton Johnson
Darren LaShelle, CEO
Sharon Tiller, Chair
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Dates:
October 16, 2024 12:00 PM
January 15, 2025 12:00 PM
May 12, 2025 6:00 PM
August 20, 2025 12:00 PM
Northern California Public Media operates under the Public Media Code of Integrity: