Nancy Worlie
Chief Content and Communications OfficerNancy Worlie is the chief content and communications officer at KPBS where she oversees news, programming, communications and marketing, events, government relations, and strategic planning.
Nancy began her career at KPBS in 2003 in the communications department writing for On Air Magazine and managing PR and messaging. She has since served in various KPBS leadership roles including communications director, associate general manager and interim general manager. Nancy is credited with reviving KPBS’ member and community events, including bringing the GI Film Festival to San Diego. Under her leadership, KPBS news and programming have an expanded digital footprint. She also spearheaded the organizations’ most recent strategic planning process leading KPBS to create “The Story” in 2018.
Prior to joining KPBS, Nancy spent nearly 10 years in various news leadership and communications positions around the country, including broadcast director for the late U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nevada, in Washington, D.C., where she worked with the national, state and local media. She is a graduate of San Diego State University where she earned a degree in journalism. She is a native San Diegan and now lives in El Cajon with her husband and two boys.
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For residents like Jessica Calix, who's still living in a travel trailer after her Southcrest apartment flooded in January 2024, watching footage of the Texas floods was heart-wrenching — but also all too familiar. -
A federal education grant funding freeze is affecting many school districts across San Diego County. Millions of dollars of public school funding are in limbo. -
Lemon Grove City Councilman Sitivi Faiai, elected to his first term in November, suddenly died Tuesday, the city announced. -
Premieres Mondays, July 14 - Aug. 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. The competition returns to Nashville with eight talented home cooks showcasing their signature recipes each week. After eight weeks of cherished recipes and heartfelt stories, one home cook will be crowned the winner! We have a local San Diego contestant! -
The competition returns to Nashville with eight talented home cooks showcasing their signature recipes each week. After eight weeks of cherished recipes and heartfelt stories, one home cook will be crowned the winner of THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE!
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