Staff

For more than 15 years, Eric has played a role in some of the District of Columbia's most groundbreaking media moments. As the Executive Director of the District of Columbia Office of Cable Television (OCT) for over eight years, he ushered in DC's adoption of Verizon Fios as its third cable provider, spearheaded the $12 million acquisition and renovations of OCT’s permanent home in the former Black Entertainment Television Studios and rebranded three television stations to better educate and entertain District residents. Eric’s accomplished career includes time as the Director of Broadcast Services at Howard University’s PBS affiliate WHUT-TV. Additionally, he served as Executive Producer of Evening Exchange with Kojo Nnamdi and contributed to the development and direction of such shows as The Tavis Smiley Show, Moneywise with Kelvin Boston, and White House Chronicles. He was instrumental in enhancing WHUT’s programming and fundraising vision. Eric is frequently tapped to deliver messages and offer insights about the dynamic and every changing media landscape. He has given talks to the National Associate of Telecommunications Officers and Advisor, Howard University, American Public Television and the United States Telecommunications Training Institute among others. 

Fun fact: Eric is an avid reader and volunteers weekly tutoring elementary students to help them master the essential skill and empower them to succeed. He's been named a volunteer of the year!

Shaun began his career with DCTV in the Fall of 2015 as an intern with the production team.  He now works as a Digital Producer - Instructor, regularly collaborating with the Production and Outreach teams. Prior to entering the television production world, Shaun spent the last twelve years as a professional disc jockey which he continues to pursue in his spare time.  Born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland, Shaun stayed in the area and graduated with a degree in communications from the University of Maryland at College Park. 

Since 1998, Karen has served as the Programming Manager at DCTV. Her duties include developing monthly program schedules, assigning series and individual time slots, reviewing program submissions, and providing support to our producers. Karen loves meeting and collaborating with people to bring their visions, issues, and points-of-view to the airwaves.