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New York Public Radio

We produce award-winning journalism, invite courageous conversation, set the industry standard in innovative podcasting, and champion classical music for everyone.

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About Us

New York Public Radio produces award-winning journalism and groundbreaking podcasts. We convene courageous conversations and make the joy of classical music accessible to everyone. Together, we are reshaping audio for a new generation, and reaching a community of tens of millions monthly on air, online and in person. We hear a future filled with new perspectives and diverse voices that challenge and surprise.

Leadership

Goli Sheikholeslami

President and CEO

Previously, Sheikholeslami served as CEO of Chicago Public Media, where she led dramatic growth in listenership and revenue. Under her leadership, the group…

Ayesha Ahmad

Chief Marketing Officer

Ayesha Ahmad is an experienced senior marketing and ecommerce executive who has successfully developed and led digital transformation strategies at several world-class consumer…

Andrew Golis

Chief Content Officer

Andrew Golis is Chief Content Officer at WNYC, where he leads all content efforts—from editorial strategy and program development to the continued integration…

Armando Gutierrez

Chief Financial Officer

Armando Gutierrez is Chief Financial Officer at New York Public Radio, where he leads the organization’s short-term and long-term financial planning, and manages…

Monique Jefferson

Chief Human Resources Officer

As Chief Human Resources Officer, Monique Jefferson is responsible for leading a human resources agenda that supports and aligns with NYPR’s mission, strategy…

Rebecca Kaplan Haase

Senior Vice President of Sponsorship

Rebecca Kaplan Haase is Senior Vice President of Sponsorship at New York Public Radio, where she is responsible for sponsorship revenue across radio,…

Nathaniel Landau

SVP and Chief Digital Officer

Nathaniel Landau is Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at New York Public Radio (NYPR). Landau leads digital strategy across NYPR’s suite…

Hillary Strong

Chief Development Officer

As Chief Development Officer, Hillary Strong focuses on New York Public Radio’s revenue growth and oversees major gifts, institutional and planned giving, and…

Brenda Williams-Butts

Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Named New York Public Radio’s first-ever Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in 2015, Brenda Williams-Butts leads DEI efforts across the organization…

Edward Yim

Chief Content Officer and Senior Vice President, WQXR

Edward Yim is the Chief Content Officer and Senior Vice President of WQXR.  He is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic vision that…

Board of Trustees

Mayo S. Stuntz, Jr., Chair

Media Investor
Pilot Group, LLC and Bessemer Venture Partners

Tanuja M. Dehne, Vice Chair

President and CEO
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

Timothy A. Wilkins, Vice Chair

Global Partner, Client Sustainability
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Marc Chamlin, Secretary

Partner and Chair
Television
Loeb & Loeb LLP

Bradley A. Whitman, Treasurer

Vice Chairman
Mergers & Acquisitions Group
Morgan Stanley

Goli Sheikholeslami

President & CEO
New York Public Radio

Margaret Anadu

Partner, Head of Urban Investment Group
Goldman Sachs

John Borthwick

CEO and Co-Founder
betaworks

Richard S. Brail

Managing Director
PJ Solomon

Judith M. Carson

Retired Arts Educator

Gonzalo Casals

Commissioner
New York City
Department of Cultural Affairs

Anand Desai

Chief Executive Officer
Darsana Capital Partners

David Droga

Founder & Creative Chairman
Droga5

Josh Empson

Managing Director
Providence Equity LLC

David Gelobter

Managing Director
MC Credit Partners LP

MaryAnne Gilmartin

Founder and CEO
MAG Partners

Leah C. Johnson

EVP, Chief Communications, Marketing & Advocacy Officer
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts 

Bethany Millard

Philanthropist

John S. Rose

Senior Partner and Managing Director
The Boston Consulting Group

Jon W. Rotenstreich

Managing Partner
RF Operating Company LLC

Joshua Sapan

President & CEO
AMC Networks

Peter Shapiro

Founder & CEO
Dayglo Ventures

Susan Rebell Solomon

Retired Partner
Mercer Management Consulting

Howard S. Stein

Managing Director
Global Corporate and Investment Bank, Citigroup, Retired

Nicki Newman Tanner

Oral historian; speaker and writer on women’s philanthropy

Emily Tow

Executive Director
The Tow Foundation

Cynthia King Vance

Professor and Strategic Advisor

Carl Weisbrod

Senior Advisor
HR&A Advisors, Inc.

Honorary Board

Peter H. Darrow

Senior Counsel
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, LLP

Eduardo G. Mestre

Senior Advisor
Evercore

Herb Scannell

President & CEO
Southern California Public Radio

Andrea L. Taylor

Wilma S. Tisch

Philanthropist

Lulu C. Wang

CEO
Tupelo Capital Management, LLC

Alan G. Weiler

Principal
Weiler Arnow Management

Frank D. Yeary

Annual Report

Our latest annual report is listed below.

Financials

See below for the latest audited financial statements and our latest 990.

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Mission

To make the mind more curious, the heart more open and the spirit more joyful through excellent audio programming that is deeply rooted in New York.

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