Charles Meyer
Executive Director
e-mail: charles.meyer@mediaengage.org
phone: 608-265-6052
As executive director, Charles is responsible for NCME’s strategic direction and day-to-day management. He leads efforts to build partnerships and create new resources, working closely with CPB and organizations associated with public broadcasting.
Contact Charles concerning:
- National Initiatives and/or possible partnerships
- Ways to work with NCME
- Information or ideas about special projects
Ann Alquist
Director of Radio Engagement
e-mail: ann.alquist@mediaengage.org
phone: 608-890-2976
Ann engages the public radio community and consults closely with stations, content producers, and public radio organizations as they develop new and innovative approaches to effectively engaging communities.
Contact Ann concerning public radio:
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Station and producer relations
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Ideas and consultation for engaging community
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Stories of public radio impact
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Smart practices frameworks and engagement trends
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Jason D. Butler
Unit Manager
e-mail: jason.d.butler@mediaengage.org
phone: 608-263-2142
Jason provides the overall administrative support for National Center for Media Engagement.
Contact Jason concerning:
- Assistance with NCME conference calls
- Material requests
- Scheduling information
- General inquiries
- Updates for contact or station information.
- General assistance with PlanIT! accounts and verifying uploads
- Billing and reimbursement inquires
Barrett Dowell
Technology & Data Manager
e-mail: barrett.dowell@mediaengage.org
phone: 608-265-6111
Barrett oversees the National Center for Media Engagement database and its intersection with our Web site. He is also responsible for refining and expanding the database to aggregate impact stories and engagement data from stations.
Contact Barrett concerning:
- Questions about an email list
- Questions about streaming media
- Questions about story collection
- Questions about accessing something on the Web site
Joan Fischer
Communications Director
e-mail: joan.fischer@mediaengage.org
phone: 608-265-5132
Joan develops and evaluates NCME’s strategic communications plan, oversees content across distribution vehicles, including the website, peer network, and newsletter, and serves as lead writer and editor for all content.
Contact Joan concerning:
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Website, webinar, and newsletter content
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Brainstorming ways to "get the word out" about the impact of public media activities
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Ideas for newsletter items, webinar presentations, or other vehicles for sharing your stories
Cristina Hanson
Director of Engagement
e-mail: cristina.hanson@mediaengage.org
phone: 608-263-0297
Cristina works with producers to brainstorm how to plan for community engagement impact with their broadcasts. She also manages and is the chief consultant for National Center for Media Engagement’s research and assessment projects, as well as leads the content management for the Pipeline and grant application tools.
Contact Cristina concerning:
- Ideas about measuring the impact of your community engagement
initiatives - Creation of specialized online grant applications
- Questions about the Pipeline
Bryce Kirchoff
Media Engagement Manager
e-mail: bryce.kirchoff@mediaengage.org
phone: 608-263-2125
Bryce coordinates content for the National Center for Media Engagement’s Pipeline and grant application tools, and serves as production manager for Pipeline LIVE. In addition, he contributes to special projects, including CPB’s Facing the Mortgage Crisis and Engaging Communities on the Economy initiatives.
Contact Bryce concerning:
- Technical questions about online grant application and planning tools
- Engagement initiatives related to the economy
- Questions about Pipeline LIVE
Jess Main
Engagement Manager
e-mail: jess.main@mediaengage.org
phone: 608-265-4439
Jess researches engagement news and funding trends, assists with webinar planning and production, and supports a variety of projects and services across all areas of NCME.
Contact Jess concerning:
- Potential partners or funding in your community
- Assistance with assessment and survey development
- Pipeline assistance
- Login assistance
- Help registering for webinars and calls
Bobbette Rose
Web and New Media Manager
e-mail: bobbette.rose@mediaengage.org
phone: 608-263-1871
Bobbette oversees the design and management of the National Center for Media Engagement Web site as well as all related support print and branding materials. She also explores how these technologies can be used as tools for engagement.
Contact Bobbette concerning:
- Questions about accessing something on the Web site
- National Center of Media Engagement logo requests
- Ideas about using the Internet as a public engagement tool
