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WMHT 17.1 and all radio stations will remain on-air. Channels 17.2, 17.3, and 17.4 will be temporarily unavailable.

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 2025

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

Daniel Butterworth

Executive Director, RISSE

Elizabeth Condrey, LCSW (she/her)

Albany, NY

Tarasha Darden-McKoy

Program Director, Troy Drug Free Community Coalition

Katelyn Egan

Rensselaer, NY

Ayesha Geter

Latham, NY

Stephen Long

North Adams, MA

Erin McIntyre

Beacon, NY

Ryan O'Connell (he/his)

Schenectady, NY

Ray O’Conor

CEO, Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation

Charlie Owens

East Greenbush, NY

Elahe G. Pari

Multimedia Storyteller & Cross-Cultural Documentarian

Troy, NY

Katy Peace

Director of Communications, Preservation League of NYS

Schenectady, NY

Elizabeth (EP) Press

Troy, NY

Kathleen Preston

Executive Vice President, NY Health Plan Association

Siara L. Ramos

CEO/Founder, A & S Life and Career Coaching LLC

Gabrielle Raven

Woodstock, NY

Gemma C. Rinefierd, Ed.D.

Higher Education Administration

Delmar, NY

2026 Community Advisory Board Meetings

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