Join Us in Shaping the Future of KQED

KQED’s Community Advisory Panel (CAP) brings together a passionate group of community members who come together throughout the year to uplift voices, share perspectives, and help KQED better serve and reflect the diverse communities of the Bay Area.

Representing a wide range of professions, cultures, identities, lived experiences, and community relationships, CAP members bring their whole selves to the table. Together, we listen, learn, and offer meaningful feedback that strengthens KQED’s connection with the people it serves.

If you believe in the power of public media and want to be part of a thoughtful, dynamic group committed to community building, we’d love to have you with us.

Why does KQED have a Community Advisory Panel?

Community advisory panels provide public media organizations with a formal way to hear directly from the communities they serve. At KQED, CAP brings community perspectives into conversation with staff, leadership, and the Board and provides feedback on how KQED can better serve and reflect Bay Area communities.

How Are Members Chosen for the Community Advisory Panel?

Members of KQED’s Community Advisory Panel are selected through a thoughtful and inclusive process that reflects the panel’s purpose and values. Nominations come from current CAP members and KQED staff, who look for people with strong community connections, varied experiences, and an interest in public media.

We understand “community” in many forms, including geography, professions, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic identities, lived experience, leadership, and civic participation.

Once nominated, candidates are interviewed and considered by the current CAP, and appointments are approved by KQED’s Board. Members serve two-year terms and may serve up to three terms, for a total of six years.

If you care deeply about your community and believe in the power of public media, CAP can be a meaningful way to contribute.

How Does CAP Work?

CAP holds six full-panel meetings each year, including an annual retreat and a joint meeting with KQED’s Board. Members also participate in one of three committees that generally meet monthly and allow members to work more deeply on shared CAP priorities.

Community Engagement:

The Community Engagement Committee strengthens connections between CAP, KQED, and the communities KQED serves through events, outreach, relationship-building, and other community-facing activities.

Q-Cares:

Q-CARES helps connect the awareness and empathy generated by KQED journalism with thoughtful opportunities for community support and action.

Governance & Membership

The Governance & Membership Committee supports CAP’s membership, leadership continuity, recruitment, internal practices, and relationship with KQED’s Board and senior leadership.

CAP members also have opportunities throughout the year to participate in KQED Live, KQED Fest, and other KQED and community-facing activities.

Hear from CAP members

“Serving on KQED’s Community Advisory Panel allows me to help bridge the community I care about and the public media I believe in. One of my favorite CAP experiences has been collaborating with staff on the Fireside Chats at KQED Fest, where we invite the public behind the scenes to meet the people shaping Bay Area storytelling – from Mina Kim and Guy Marzorati to President Michael Isip. It’s a powerful reminder that public media isn’t just about delivering information – it’s about deepening belonging.” Dayna Chung, CAP Member

 

Interested in Joining?

To learn more about serving on KQED’s Community Advisory Panel, contact:

Yo Ann Martinez:
[email protected]
(415) 553-2853