The Community Advisory Board (CAB) advises WMHT as to whether our programming and policies meet the educational and cultural needs of the communities served by WMHT and makes recommendations to meet those needs. We are seeking passionate community members to help us tell your stories and provide programming that engages and serves you and your neighbors.
The CAB is made up of 12-24 members representing the different regions, people, and communities we serve. We are looking for a wide range of individuals representing the regional, economic, cultural, and ideological diversity of our area. You do not need to be a member of WMHT to apply.
Requirements:
- Live and/or work in the broadcast area we reach. Click here to view coverage map.
- Be able to meet four times a year, once in person at WMHT (4 Global View, Troy, NY) and three times in person or remotely via Zoom (hybrid meetings). The schedule for 2026 is: Monday, February 23, 2026 from 5-7 pm (dinner meet & greet); Monday, May 4, 2026 from 4-5 pm; Monday, August 3, 2026 from 4-5 pm; Monday, November 2, 2026 from 4-5 pm.
- Advise staff on programming, services, and potential partners.
- Serve as an ambassador for WMHT by attending events when possible and promoting WMHT programming and events.
- Recruit new members.
Questions
Email Mara Drogan at mdrogan@wmht.org
Community Advisory Board 2026
LaQuetta Alexander-Ellis
Founder & CEO, Practice 2 Perfect Training Center
Kathleen Banks (she/her)
President & Founder, Advancement Digital
New Paltz, NY
David Brooks
Northville, NY
Elizabeth Condrey, LCSW (she/her)
Albany, NY
Tarasha Darden-McKoy
Program Director, Troy Drug Free Community Coalition
Erin McIntyre
Beacon, NY
Ryan O'Connell (he/his)
Schenectady, NY
Ray O’Conor
CEO, Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation
Director, Arrow Financial Corporation
Elahe G. Pari
Multimedia Storyteller & Cross-Cultural Documentarian
Troy, NY
Siara L Ramos
CEO/Founder, A & S Life and Career Coaching LLC
Cheyenne Simmons
Owner, Great Exbaketations Bakery
Albany, NY
Jessica Almeleh-Frazer, MSW (she/her)
Psychotherapist and Health Coach
Sarah Bachinger
Round Lake, NY
George Borum
Founder/Principal, Schenectady Scholars Charter School
Donna Smith Brownson
President & CEO, Brawn Media
Albany, NY
Rachel Carter
Development & Communications
Troy, NY
Meredith Gorman-Smith
Director of Human Resources, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Christopher Hanse
Board Treasurer, Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company
Coxsackie, NY
Benita L. Law-Diao
Latham, New York
Jennifer Miller, Ed.D.
Executive Director, Professional & Continuing Education, University at Albany
Ben Sinkora
Albany, NY
Ruth Zuhlke
Waterford, NY