Staff

 

Executive Director: Kathy Bisbee

photo of Kathy Bisbee, Executive Director, CMAP  

As Executive Director of Community Media Access Partnership (CMAP.TV) since March of 2008, Kathy has led her team to increase fee-based production services and contracts with education to one-third of the organization's budget, double the membership, create new media curriculum and eight weekly youth media programs, and develop regional and national community media collaborations.

Kathy has over twenty years experience in community organizing and public relations, radio and television production, technical support, and collaboratively managing and marketing small businesses, technology start-ups, and non-profit organizations. She graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Political and Social Sciences, and received her masters in Integrated Marketing Communications and Public Relations from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. Kathy serves as a national board member for the Alliance for Community Media (ACM), and is currenlty working with an international crew to finish a social documentary entitled "Don't Cost Nothin' to Dream." She enjoys kayaking in the Monterey Bay, baseball, performing music and dance, geeking out on technology, and traveling. She can be found at www.bisbeefilms.com.

Operations Manager: Joanna Cyprys

 

Programming Manager: Jan Janes


Jan started with CMAP in April 2002. She brings to CMAP a background producing and directing community television and radio, plus a love for excellent production and a passion for public access.

 

Media Education Manager: Spencer Wilkinson



Spencer Wilkinson is a media educator and community organizer with over 10 years of direct experience in Bay Area communities. Spencer is also a documentary filmmaker and has traveled extensively around the globe to find relevant, documentary stories. Spencer previously served as the Operations Manager for CMAP for one and a half years and transitioned to the new Media Education Manager position in March, 2011.  Spencer currently oversees operations at the new San Benito County CMAP office and develops and teaches media education programs to both youth and adults. 


Access Facilitator: James Duisenberg


James started at CMAP in October 2008. He has been involved with media production and community involvement for many years. He has taught classes in television production and lighting. He enjoys teaching and working closely with members.

 

Programming Assistant: Cristina Lee

Cristina joined the programming department in January 2005.

 

Production Coordinator: Robert Enriquez

Robert was born and raised in San Jose, California, and currently lives in Gilroy. He has worked in television and video production for the past eleven years, with High School Sports Focus, the City of San Jose, and won a Western Region Emmy for both editing and videography. He is passionate about video production, and enjoys covering all kinds of events with CMAP staff and members.

Crewpeople:  Josiah Guerrero

Our crew supports mission critical production work, including government, educational, and non-profit production projects.