The WITF Speakers’ Bureau is a comprehensive list of WITF staff members who are on hand for speaking engagements at meetings, classrooms, and other events, free of charge. With topics ranging from careers in the communications industry and public broadcasting to the changing role of the media in the arts, as well as jazz, journalism ethics, and many more—this group of committed professionals is at your service.
Whether the purpose of your event is to educate, to instruct, or simply to soothe a burning curiosity, click on the speaker’s names below for their specialties and biographical information.
Contact WITF at (717) 704-3000 for more information.
WITF SPEAKERS
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Kathleen A. Pavelko President, CEO Topics: Public Broadcasting in Today's Media Environment; How Mission and the Marketplace Can Co-Exist; The Meaning of "Public" in Public Life; The Myth of Liberal Bias in the Media |
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Nell McCormack Abom Host of Smart Talk Topics: WITF-TV's Smart Talk
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Cary Burkett Host, Classical Air Topics: WITF-FM 89.5, Classical Music, Theatre |
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Scott Detrow Reporter, StateImpact Pennsylvania Topics: Marcellus Shale, energy, state government, politics |
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Michael Greenwald Senior Advisor Topics: Fundraising, History of WITF and PBS |
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Scott LaMar Producer of Smart Talk Topics: WITF-TV's Smart Talk |
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Tim Lambert |
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Mike Williams Interactive Services Project Manager Topics: www.ExplorePAhistory.com Website (This demonstration requires wireless internet access at your location) |


















