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Speakers' Bureau Directory

Milwaukee Public Television has compiled a Speakers’ Bureau Directory listing staff members who are available to speak to organizations on many media-related topics. Our dedicated staff is proud to serve the public by sharing its expertise and enthusiasm for responsible broadcasting, award-winning productions, new technology, and commitment to the community.

Organizations requesting a speaker must:
•Apply six weeks before the event.
•Provide an audience of 15 or more at the event.
•Supply a TV, VCR, overhead projector, or other equipment needed as needed.
•Permit MPTV to distribute membership forms for membership in the MPTV Friends, Inc.

To arrange for a speaker or presentation, please contact Debra Kunath, Assistant, Community Relations, 414-297-7514.

SPEAKERS

Aten, Theresa M.
Membership Manager,
MPTV Friends

Topics:
• The Power of Public Television in Our Lives
• Why Individual Support is Important for the Health of Public TV

Bromberg, Ellis
General Manager

Topics:
Public Television History
Public TV's Transition to Digital Television
Public Television's Value to the Community

Copper, Karen
Promotion Writer

Topics:
• How to Prepare for Careers in Broadcasting
• Serving Our Special Needs Communities
• Most Frequently Asked Questions about MPTV

Dvorak, Tom
Director of Broadcasting

Topics:
• New Season on MPTV
• Programming of Interest to Older Americans
• The Challenges of Programming in the Milwaukee Market

Garvens, Laurie
Assistant Traffic Manager

Topics:
• Developing a non-production career in broadcasting
• Traffic is not about wearing an orange vest
• Using your computer to make the most of working from home

Garvin, Michael
Senior Videographer

Topics:
• Careers in Broadcasting
• Visual Literacy & Editorial Viewing
• Broadcast Technology

Gomez, Patricia
Producer/Director of ¡Adelante!

Topics:
• The Mission of Public Television in Serving Minorities
• Public Television Working in the Community

Haertlein, Darlyne
Supervisor, Community Relations

Topics:
• Using Television to Teach
• Encouraging Children to Write and Illustrate Books
• Television's Response to Community Needs

Horowitz, Rick
TV Commentator, Syndicated Columnist of Interchange

Topics:
For information and fees , please contact Rick at
414-963-9333 or rickhoro@execpc.com

Johnson, Scott
TV Continuity Writer

Topics:
• Logging Station Continuity
• Writing TV Copy
• Producing Program Promos

Scott Rackham
Executive Director, MPTV Friends

Topics:
• Supporting Milwaukee Public Television

Pulz, Kevin
Producer/Director/Video Production Instructor

Topics:
• History of Milwaukee Public Television
• Careers in Broadcasting
• Producing a Television Program

Small, Dan
Host/Producer of Outdoor Wisconsin

Topics:
For information and fees , please contact Dan at
414-271-1036

VanVreede, Cindy
Producer/Director

Topics:
• Women in Broadcasting
• Local Coverage of the Political Scene

Werner, Bill
Producer/Director

Topics:
• Careers in Broadcasting
• Television and the Arts

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