Stephanie Bergsma
Associate General ManagerStephanie Bergsma worked at KPBS from 1982 to 2012. As associate general manager, Bergsma was responsible for major gifts, production underwriting, Gays and Lesbians for Public Broadcasting affinity group and the Producers Club. Her greatest achievements include raising the funds to build the KPBS Copley Telecommunications Center and funding all of the equipment including the HDTV conversion pieces. Stephanie’s relationship with the late Joan Kroc resulted in a bequest of $235 million to National Public Radio and a $5 million bequest to KPBS in November 2003.
Stephanie has served several cultural organizations in San Diego including on the boards of the Museum of Photographic Arts, Francis Parker School, Charter 100 and Voices for Children. She was also one of the first graduates of Lead San Diego and has been active in the La Jolla Playhouse and the San Diego Museum of Art.
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The Breeders’ Cup is considered the Super Bowl of horse racing. This is the fourth time the Del Mar Fairgrounds has hosted this marquee event. -
Local food banks have geared up to meet increased demand. -
Communities across the northern Caribbean are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The storm has left many without homes, power or communication. -
In "I Was There," Francis Wahlgren appraises 1961-1963 Kennedy & Johnson-signed photos.
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Watch Alasdair Nichol's appraisal of a Norman Rockwell oil painting and chair, ca. 1952, in "I Was There."
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In "I Was There," Elyse Luray-Marx appraises Disney Animation art, ca. 1938.
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