Board of Directors

Jim Palmer, At-Large Member (2027)
Production Manager
Peabody TV
81 Main Street, Peabody MA
P: (978) 977-0570

BIO: Jim Palmer has been involved in community media since the late 90’s where he started as a volunteer for then Peabody Cablevision through the high school’s volunteer TV Club program. After receiving a degree in TV/Video Production from Emerson College in Boston, MA he went on to work for Danvers TV for nearly 8 years until accepting a position in his hometown in 2010. He is currently the Production Manager at Peabody Access Telecommunications in Peabody, MA. In his spare time, Jim is an active Amateur Radio operator and emergency communications volunteer, avid weather spotter and coordinator, and enjoys camping, hiking, and other outdoor events.

Glenn Williams, At-Large Member (2027)
General Manager
Boston Neighborhood Network Media
3025 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
P: (617) 708-3201

BIO: Glenn Williams, a life long resident of Roslindale, is a musician and artist who has dedicated his life to being involved in the arts. Glenn, along with his wife Janice are the founders of BNN-TV “It’s All About Arts”. As host he has interviewed over 1500 artists from all media since 1997. According to Glenn, “I love being able to meet and showcase artists. Art is something that brings different cultures, different communities and different lifestyles to an even plane. Art is the only true international language”.  He also hosted for 3 years the radio show “Beyond The Palette” on Boston’s WBCA 102.9 FM, a weekly-hour-long radio show and podcast featuring artists, educators, and musicians discussing art education and expanding on philosophies of education.
     Glenn served on the Board of Directors of Boston Neighborhood Network from 2004 – 2012, during which he held the seat of president for three years. From 2014 – 2017 he was on the Community Advisory Board of WGBH, PBS, and served as chair in that last year.
     As General Manager of BNN Media, Glenn’s mission is to continue and strengthen every community’s abilities and access to share their voice with one another. “There is nothing without the freedom to communicate honestly, uninterrupted, and without fear.”
https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennroslindale/

Barbara Chisholm, At-Large Member (2028)
Executive Director
WACA TV Ashland Cable Access
200 Butterfield Drive B1
Ashland, MA 01721
P. (508) 881-9222

BIO: Barbara Chisholm has been involved in community media for over 25 years. She currently is the Executive Director of WACA TV.  She served on the original Board of Directors of WACA TV and held the position of Treasurer. Barbara joined the staff of WACA TV as the Operations Manager, a position held for 10 years. During that time, she has overseen a number of major projects while increasing programming and community involvement and awareness. Barbara is proud to be a member of the ACM because it is a wonderful support system for community media centers across the country large and small assisting stations both educationally and legislatively.

Bernardo Moronta, At-Large Member (2028)
Director of Programming, Bronxnet
250 Bedford Park Blvd. W.
Carman Hall Room C-4
Bronx, NY. 10468
P: (718) 715-1103

BIO: A media executive with 30 years of experience in television, radio, and digital media, Bernardo has led award-winning productions, managed multi-million dollar initiatives, and championed community media as a vital public service. Bernardo has been an active member of the ACM-Northeast Region Board of Directors since October 2021, currently serving as Board Secretary. He chaired the 2024 and 2025 ACM Northeast Conferences and has served on the Special Awards Committee, overseeing selection of honorees for the region’s most distinguished awards. A native bilingual English/Spanish communicator with deep roots in New York media, Bernardo brings both operational leadership and a passionate commitment to PEG access, equity, and the future of community broadcasting in the Northeast.

Northeast Regional Representative
to ACM national board
Owen Provencher (2027)
Director, DerryCAM
14 Manning Street
Derry, NH 03038

BIO: Owen Provencher stepped down as president of the New Hampshire Coalition of Community Media in 2025, but still leads DerryCAM. Driven by the belief that a better world starts with a connected community, Owen works rigorously to drive engagement and enhance culture locally by using technological innovations and the Arts as a means of expression, exploration, and connectivity. Currently, his primary focus at work involves projects that involve storytelling as a means of inter-generational expression and collaboration. Owen also serves on numerous boards and committees in Derry, such as the Greater Derry Arts Council and special events committees, and he is a member of the Derry Village Rotary. When not at work, Owen spends his time seeking out his ideal hobby.

Emily Games (2027)
Operations specialist, 1623 Studios
11 Pleasant Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
P: 978-281-2443

BIO: At 1623 Studios, Emily has worked to modernize production systems, increase member engagement, and integrate emerging tools like AI and automation to support local content creators. Her experience includes hands-on training, civic and nonprofit partnerships, youth programming, and operational strategy, all grounded in the belief that community media plays a critical role in public life. Emily is also a board member for Boston Cares, New England’s largest volunteer agency, where she contributes to strategic planning and community outreach.

Steven Burgoon (2028)
Community Coordinator
Gateway Collaborative Media
69 Union Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-9006

BIO: Steven has spent more than twenty years working in community media, helping people learn how to tell their stories and share them with others. In his current role at Gateway Collaborative (formerly Northern Berkshire Community Television), he leads efforts to support local programming, train community members in media production, and make the station more accessible to a wider range of people. A meaningful part of his work focuses on reaching underserved and underrepresented groups, creating opportunities for individuals who may not otherwise have access to media tools or training to participate and have their voices heard. He takes pride in creating spaces where people feel comfortable learning, experimenting, and contributing. At the national level, he serves as Secretary of the Inclusion, Equity and Engagement Caucus for the Alliance for Community Media. At the heart of his work is a simple belief: community media should reflect the people it serves and be open to everyone who wants to take part.

Connecticut
Pua Ford, secretary
Connecticut ACM
8 Valley Road
Bethany, CT 06524
P: (203) 305-4068

BIO: Pua Ford started recording her hometown’s Town Meetings for public access in 1996, and later on YouTube. For this and her work on local elections, she was made the 2025 Citizen of the Year for Bethany (pop. 5,500). As a state board member of the League of Women Voters, she attended the 2006 national LWV Convention in Minneapolis and met Mike Wassenaar, who spoke at their caucus explaining why the national LWV should support community access TV. The effort to approve a national position failed then, but was adopted at the 2022 LWV Convention, allowing League members to address those issues at the federal level.  In 2009, Jennifer Evans (West Hartford Community Interactive) and Pua restarted the CT affiliate of ACM. Pua retired in 2023 as coordinator for Woodbridge Govt. Access TV after 20 years, but is still the media issues specialist for LWVCT, and still secretary for Connecticut ACM.

Maine representative – TBD

Massachusetts
Katie Duval, Executive Director
Medfield TV
18 N Meadows Rd
Medfield, MA 02052
508-359-8888

Katie Duval is an award-winning video producer, director, and community media leader with 15 years of experience in multimedia production and community engagement. As Executive Director of Medfield TV since 2022, she has led the organization through strategic growth while expanding community involvement. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Katie has worked at five Massachusetts community media stations and currently serves as President of MassAccess, where she advocates for community media statewide. She is a ACM Nor’easter Award recipient, an alumna of the Alliance for Community Media Emerging Leaders program, and holds a certificate in Nonprofit Management. Katie is passionate about mentoring the next generation of media creators, supporting local storytelling, and civic engagement.

New Hampshire representative – TBD

New York
Erica Bradley, Executive Director
North Shore TV
1111  Marcus Avenue, Suite LL27
Lake Success, NY 11042
P: (516) 629-3710 Ext. 12

BIO: Erica works hard and suffers no fools. She got North Shore TV through its 40th Anniversary in October 2024. She is currently president of ACMNY and is a big ChatGPT fan.

Vermont
Helena Leschuk, Operations Manager
Brattleboro Community TV
230 Main Street, Suite 201
Brattleboro, VT 05301

BIO: Helena has served Brattleboro’s BCTV under two succeeding executive directors. She is also active with the IEE Caucus of the Foundation of the Alliance for Community Media.