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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A literary celebration is coming to San Diego. More than 40 award-winning authors are participating in interactive panel sessions and book signings at the inaugural San Diego Book Festival taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10am - 4pm, on the University of San Diego campus. -
NPR en españolBajo la nueva política, todos los inmigrantes detenidos reciben el mismo trato. Sin embargo, defensores advierten que este nuevo enfoque es una interpretación errónea de la ley vigente. -
NPR en españolBajo la nueva política, todos los inmigrantes detenidos reciben el mismo trato. Sin embargo, defensores advierten que este nuevo enfoque es una interpretación errónea de la ley vigente.
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Digital deals are leaving some people behind at the grocery store, especially seniors. A new San Diego law is intended to tackle the digital divide. -
Several factors help determine whether a given earthquake will generate a dangerous tsunami, but the process is not yet fully understood. -
San Diego will open its new Development Services headquarters in Mission Valley this week, allowing residents to acquire permits, plan reviews and other services, it was announced Wednesday.
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