President
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.
Vice-President
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, three of which he held the seat of president and from 2014 – 2017 he was on the Community Advisory Board of WGBH, PBS the last of which he served as chair.
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/
Treasurer
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.
Secretary
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.
At-Large
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. My 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 I contribute to strategic planning and community outreach.
Tommy Shenefield (2028)
Assistant Manager, WBCA 102.9 FM
Boston Neighborhood Network Media
3025 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
P: (617) 708-3215
BIO: Tommy is a community media practitioner and artist dedicated to helping everyone find and share their voice. As the assistant manager for WBCA 102.9 FM, Tommy interviews local musicians, hosts live event coverage, and teaches Bostonians from ages 11-91 to share their voices with the city through community broadcasting. He also builds partnerships with nonprofits and universities, including an ongoing collaboration with MassArt Radio. Tommy got involved in community media in ninth grade, when he began volunteering at Arlington Community Media, Inc. While at Vassar College, he served as the visual director for WVKR 91.3 FM. Recognizing the power of local media, Tommy is committed to strengthening our stations and the bonds between them. He currently serves on the national board of the Foundation of the Alliance for Community Media.
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.
State Representatives
Pua Ford, Connecticut
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 put them on her YouTube channel. For this and her work on local elections, she was made Bethany’s 2025 Citizen of the Year. She joined the League of Women Voters in 1997 and attended the 2006 national LWV Convention in Minneapolis. The LWV Connecticut delegation that year met Mike Wassenaar, who spoke at their caucus explaining why the national LWV should support community access TV. When the effort to approve a national position failed, Pua participated in a committee leading to the 2008 adoption of the state League positions advocating for Net Neutrality, universal broadband access, and community access media. In 2009, Jennifer Evans (West Hartford Interactive) and Pua restarted the CT affiliate of ACM. At the 2022 LWV Convention (in Denver and on Zoom), she and the LWV Rural Area Caucus successfully persuaded delegates to concur with the LWVCT positions on broadband and community media, allowing League members to address those issues at the federal level. Pua was the coordinator for Woodbridge Govt. Access TV until retiring after 20 years in 2023, is still the media issues specialist for LWVCT, and still secretary for Connecticut ACM.
Maine representative – TBD
David Gauthier, Massachusetts representative
Executive Director
Winchester Community Access & Media
32 Swanton Street
Winchester, MA 01890
P: (781) 721-2050
BIO: David Gauthier has worn many hats in community media for over twenty years. A lifelong resident of Salem, MA, he plied the trade at other Massachusetts centers before joining the team at WinCAM in 2011. David is responsible for WinCAM’s daily operation as well as planning for its future. He is a coach and a mentor, fond of the challenge of working with young people. During his term as president of MassAccess, he worked with the team for legislative update of funding for community access centers in the Bay State.
New Hampshire representative – TBD
Erica Bradley, New York
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.
Helena Leschuk, Vermont
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.
Appointed Members
The Bylaws of the Northeast Region provide for three seats with one-year appointments.