Our forward momentum is made possible by the dedication and diversity of the people guiding SCETV. We value the perspectives of our staff members, senior leadership, the ETV Commission and our Community Advisory Council. These groups contribute to the continued educational and cultural development of SC residents through listening, collaborating and serving. Learn more about these roles by exploring the sections above.
President's Corner Monthly Newsletter: April 2025
ETV Commission
There are nine members of the ETV Commission. Eight are appointed by the Governor for six-year terms--one from each Congressional District and one from the State at-large who serves as Chairman. The ninth member is the State Superintendent of Education who is ex-officio.
Richard Cohn
Chairman At-Large
Columbia
Allison Summey
1st Congressional District
Johns Island
Emily Bedenbaugh
2nd Congressional District
Columbia
Craig Kinley
3rd Congressional District
Anderson
Tammy Barber
4th Congressional District
Greenville
David Vipperman
5th Congressional District
Rock Hill
Marion Moore
6th Congressional District
Orangeburg
Franklin Daniels
7th Congressional District
Pawleys Island
Ellen Weaver
Ex-officio
State Superintendent of Education
Columbia
The ETV Commission meets regularly in sessions open to the public. For more information, please email media@scetv.org or call 803-737-3200.
ETV Commission Meeting Schedule
The ETV Commission meetings are scheduled to be held at 1041 George Rogers Blvd, Columbia, SC 29201 at SCETV.
March 5, 2025 | 11 a.m.
June 4, 2025 | 11 a.m. | Virtual
August 20, 2025 | 11 a.m.
November 19, 2025 | 11 a.m.
The ETV Community Advisory Council is a group of community leaders, multidisciplinary experts, and interested citizens who support the ETV Commission and SCETV staff in carrying out the mission of South Carolina ETV and Public Radio.
The ETV Community Advisory Council will conduct its work in support of the following goals:
- Increase awareness of SCETV services and resources, specifically in underrepresented and underserved communities.
- Help the ETV Commission and SCETV understand the needs and perspectives of various communities across the Palmetto State.
- Support activities that position SCETV as a convener of critical community conversations.
- Provide feedback on programming, resources and services to help foster creativity and innovation within SCETV.
ETV Community Advisory Council Meeting Schedule
The ETV Community Advisory Council meetings are located at 1041 George Rogers Blvd, Columbia, SC 29201 in the Bank of America Conference Room.
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ETV Community Advisory Council Members
Mack Bailey
Andy Beeson
Stephanie Benjamin
Susan Devinney
Sherard Duvall
Skip Hinton
Eric Hyyppa
Gerald Moore
Tom Poland
Tommy D. Preston, Jr.
Maria Smoak
Eric Skidmore
Dr. Rosline Sumpter
Rev. Demitt Jenkins
Dr. LaKeshia Adams
Instructional Technology Specialist
EmailMark Adams
Producer, Director, Videographer and Editor
EmailDr. Michelle Altvater
Director of Performance, Insights and Analytics
EmailAmanda Beck
Datacasting and Remote Learning Program Coordinator
EmailSean Birch
Director of SC Public Radio
EmailJoy Bonala
Multimedia Specialist, Telehealth
EmailDr. Salandra Bowman
Chief Learning Officer
EmailMelanie Davis Boyer
Director of Underwriting
EmailTyler Brock
Director of Engineering
EmailJuanita Brown
Radio Traffic and Production Specialist
EmailGinger Cassell
eLearning Designer
EmailDesireé Cheeks
Brand Development Manager
EmailWhitney Code
Public Relations Manager
EmailDr. Stephanie F. Cook
Assistant General Manager/Deputy Director
EmailAimee Crouch
Director of Government Transparency and Public Affairs
EmailLynn Cornfoot
Documentary Producer/Director
EmailBeryl Dakers
Producer
EmailAndrew Davis
Digital Content Specialist & Host of Curiosity Trek
EmailEllen Dunn
Director of Communications
EmailCharles Dymock
Digital Multimedia Producer
EmailThelisha Eaddy
Host, SC Public Radio's Morning Edition
EmailAdrienne Fairwell
President and CEO
EmailRaven Favor
Social Media Manager
EmailKathy Finger
Research and Special Projects Coordinator
EmailSteven Folks
Multimedia Producer
EmailFurman Fortner
Instructional Technology Specialist
EmailBradley Fuller
Host/Producer, SC Public Radio's Sonatas and Soundscapes
EmailDarlene Gathers
Chief Financial Officer
EmailDon Godish
Director of National Content/Regional Operations
EmailVictoria Hansen
Reporter, Producer
EmailRoni Henderson
Director of Education Productions
EmailKaren Hermann
Education Multimedia Producer
EmailDarryl Huger
News Director
EmailGavin Jackson
Host and Public Affairs Reporter
EmailHolly Jackson
Host of Books by the River, Director of Operations at ETV Lowcountry
EmailMark Jahnke
Chief Technology Officer
EmailErical Jones
Administrative Assistant
EmailReagan Knight
Host, SC Public Radio's All Things Considered
EmailLandon Masters
Chief Public Information Officer
EmailThom Mayer
Chief Human Resources Officer
EmailColin McCawley
Multimedia Specialist, Telehealth
EmailFreda McCray
Program Assistant
EmailRuss McKinney
Reporter, Producer
EmailHannah Merchant
Assistant Director of National Content
EmailScott Morgan
Reporter, Producer
EmailCraig T. Ness
Operations Manager, ETV Sumter
EmailBetsy Newman
Producer/Director
EmailLinda Núñez
Radio Producer
EmailCheryl Nunnley
Interim Director of Television
EmailSherry O'Konek
Information Resource Coordinator
EmailChris Olivas
Digital Media Manager
EmailRobert Pascucci
Director of Content and Operations, ETV Carolinas
EmailGlinda Patterson
Audience Service Manager
EmailSamantha Reynolds
Curriculum Manager
EmailWilliam I. Richardson
Operations Manager, ETV Upstate
EmailConnie Robinette
Tape Librarian
EmailTabitha Safdi
Senior Director of Audio and Digital Operations
EmailMaayan Schechter
Reporter, Producer
EmailA.T. Shire
Producer, Podcasts and Special Projects
EmailBrooke Weekes
Educational Media Specialist
EmailShaquelle Wiley
Radio Traffic and Production Specialist
EmailShae Winston
Multimedia Producer
EmailCaitlin Woodard
Early Learning and Outreach Coordinator
EmailMimi Wortham-Brown
Archivist & Digital Content Editor
Email