As Connecticut's public broadcasting network, our mission is to serve our diverse audiences to the best of our ability. The Community Advisory Board (CAB) represents the interests of our viewers and listeners, and communicates these interests to us.
The CAB's advice helps Connecticut Public ensure that effective community input goes into our program planning and development.
The CAB's Mission
The Community Advisory Board shall reflect the communities served by Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) and Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR) through the review of programming and policies. The CAB shall also advise station administration and the governing board with respect to the educational and cultural needs of the communities and to make recommendations it considers appropriate to meet such needs.
How the Community Advisory Board Works
• The CAB operates independently from Connecticut Public's Management.
It's an autonomous body that elects its own officers and determines its own agenda.
• The CAB reviews our Programming Goals, Services, and Policy Decisions.
After these reviews, the CAB makes recommendations to station management.
• The CAB's meetings are open to the public.
The Community Advisory Board is informed of program development, production and outreach projects proposed by Connecticut Public during regularly scheduled meetings. The CAB reviews these activities, and gives its advice on programming and projects in progress.
In addition to meeting as a group, the CAB conducts ascertainment projects and hosts program screenings to gather relevant feedback. This helps us ensure that our programs, services and policies reflect and respond to the interests of our community.
Interested in Joining the CAB? Please apply!
If you're looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, please consider joining the Community Advisory Board. Send your resume to Kay Rahardjo at cab@ctpublic.org.
CAB Members
• Kay Rahardjo, Chair
Avon, CT
Member since 2011
• Linda Cavanaugh, Vice Chair
Farmington, CT
Member since 2016
• Penena Beede
Bloomfield, CT
Member since 2017
• Eric Bennett
Cromwell, CT
Member since 2016
• Rocio Chang
West Hartford, CT
Member since 2014
• Tarah S. Cherry
Woodbridge, CT
Member since 2012
• Amanda Devan
Waterbury, CT
Member since 2017
• Gwendolyn Edwards
Norwalk, CT
Member since 2017
• David Henderson
Manchester, CT
Member since 2017
• Henry Link
Hartford, CT
Member since 2013
• Michael Krenesky
Beacon Falls, CT
Member since 2018
• Kathryn O'Neil
Granby, CT
Member since 2017
• Agnes Quinones
Meriden, CT
Member since 2017
• Natasha Samuels
Hartford, CT
Member since 2016
• Meher Shulman
Wethersfield, CT
Member since 2012
• Maisa Tisdale
Trumbull, CT
Member since 2016
• Leanne Zalewski
Member since 2018
• Laura Zucker
Member since 2018
Meeting Dates (2019)
- March 12, 2019
- June 11, 2019
- September 10, 2019
- December 10, 2019
All Community Advisory Board Meetings are open to the public. For more information, email cab@ctpublic.org.
Learn More
View our Connecticut Public CAB Bylaws (Amended March 22, 2018) »
Most meetings are at 6:00 p.m. at:
Connecticut Public
1049 Asylum Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
