KPFA Protectors

Independent Media in Challenging Times

Expanding National News Response Team

Promoting Financial Sustainability

Listening to the Listeners

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Endorsed by: Pacifica Forward National Coalition, Brian Edwards-Tiekert, Philip Maldari, Aileen Alfandary, Richard Wolinsky, Vanessa Tate

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“DISCLAIMER: This is not an official Pacifica Foundation website nor an official website of any of the five Pacifica Radio Stations (KPFA Radio, KPFK Radio, KPFT Radio, WBAI Radio, WPFW Radio). Opinions and facts alleged on this site belong to the author(s) of the website only and should NOT be assumed to be true or to reflect the editorial stance or policy of the Pacifica Foundation, or any of the five Pacifica Radio Stations (KPFA Radio, KPFK Radio, KPFT Radio, WBAI Radio, WPFW Radio), or the opinions of its management, Pacifica National Board, station staff or other listener members.”

New Direct Member Voting

For the first time ever, members can directly elect representatives to the Pacifica Board that makes major programming, financial and governance decisions for the network.

Please nominate and vote for KPFA Protector

& Pacifica Forward Candidates  

Pacifica National Board Candidates                       

  • Chair: Susan Young                                                     

  • Vice Chair: Minerva Sanders                           

  • Secretary: Akio Tanaka                                

  • Treasurer: Fred Dodsworth                                  

  • KPFA Listener Rep: Zack Kaldveer

KPFA Local Station Board Candidates:             

  • Chair: Carol Wolfley                                                                

  • Vice Chair: Michael Cheng                                                        

  • Secretary: Candice Schott                                                      

  • Outreach Coordinator: Carlos Kohan                                  

  • Membership Fundraising Coordinator:

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About KPFA Protectors

KPFA Protectors are board members, staff, volunteers, and member-listeners who support and protect KPFA’s diverse staff and management team and station building. We uphold KPFA’s peace and social justice mission and investigative journalism without corporate underwriting. We actively focus on community engagement and building KPFA membership. 

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