Board of Directors
We are recruiting board members. Please email us with information about yourself if you're interested.
The BCM Board of Directors consists of twelve elected officials and three board-appointed officials. The term for elected officials is two years. Appointed members serve a one-year term. Each board member must be a current BCM member, attend monthly board meetings, and participate in board committees. BCM members are welcome to attend board meetings for the Public Comment segment of the meeting.
The BCM Board is interested in hearing from potential board members from a wide range of interests and backgrounds. A commitment to supporting community media and free speech is the most important requirement. Community people with a background or interest in law, finance/business, media production and fundraising are especially welcomed. Most of our board members live in Berkeley but there are a limited number of slots for non-Berkeley residents. For more information, please contact us.
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 Edmound Broussard: I have been a member of BCM almost since the beginning and a board member since last year. I produce various shows, including Berkeley High Basketball games, Afro-Haitian Dances and Afro-American roundtable discussions. I have tried to build a rapport between Berkeley High School and the station since they are in the high school building and no one else was doing that. I feel that I have input to share about BCM and I think it’s important for the community to get proper information — what they need to know. I want to make sure that this facility stays open because we need a place to exercise our freedom of speech. |
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 Mark Coplan: I believe in community access broadcasting. Presently the Public Information Officer for the Berkeley Unified School District, my media career began in video production. Early in my career I spent three years producing documentaries in Nicaragua, using cable access for distribution. Returning to the US I produced training videos nationwide for a major corporation, and as a manager for the same company I managed over 300 employees. I am deeply committed to public education, peace and justice and community access television. |
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 Brian Coyle: I have a strong commitment to helping maintain this vital community organization. I feel that my knowledge of Information Technology can prove advantageous to BCM’s future technological growth and can help the station as a whole continue its advance towards digital technology. As Board Treasurer I have been instrumental in moving BCM towards a more financially solvent organization and I wish to continue assisting the staff to streamline accounting procedures and make reporting even more transparent for staff, board members, BCM members and city representatives. |
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 Mictch Lerman: Mitch Lerman is a self-employed videographer, video editor, and web programmer. BCM is a fantastic resource for Berkeley and the surrounding communities to provide training in video productions and allowing individuals to have their voice heard in the community. As a Board Member I want to help BCM be successful by having the community take advantage of the terrific facility and the helpful staff. |
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Brenetta Fisher: I am a member of a family that has held property in the same Berkeley location for five generations. I am a product of the Berkeley Unified School District. I graduated from Berkeley High in 1969. My first job was participating in a part time after school program through the City of Berkeley, in the City Clerk's office. I have worked in administrative support for 30 years.
In 2003 I became a member of BCM and since that time I have produced over 100 episodes of Education is the Best Medicine. I am passionate about keeping Free Speech alive and to that end I would like to take part in the preservation of this vital public service. I do everything in my power to make sure our PEG stations are here for the future generations. |
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 Moby Theobald: As an independent producer at B.C.M. since 2001, I’ve seen a lot of changes and I’ve had many experiences that I feel have given me insight into the daily operations of the station. I hear the concerns of staff and community and frankly I’m tired of hearing about it! Nonetheless, I’m personally invested in raising the quality of the broadcasting (if not the programs themselves) at B.C.M. As a board member, I will be dedicated to seeing that equipment and personnel are well taken care of. I will help make Berkeley Community Media the envy of Pinole and Cupertino! |
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 Adnan Touma: For the past 20 years, I have been the director of Wee Poets, a literacy program for children. I have trained 360 youth on how to operate the cameras, graphic electronics, audio board, set up the stage, lighting, directing and editing.
I am employed as an Engineering Computer CADD Drafting Technician at the Presidio Trust of San Francisco. I have a BA and MA degree in Industrial Design.
With my combined experience, I can contribute a great deal as a board member in making decisions for BCM to be more accessible to our community. |
