
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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George Lucas finally came to the stage at Comic-Con Sunday to an ovation from thousands, some holding light sabers in the air, with soaring “Star Wars” music filling the room.
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The U.S. Department of Education says adult students without legal status are now banned from certain courses. Teens at public K-12 districts could see changes too.
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The San Diego City Council Monday approved the creation of a parking district on Park Boulevard and Sixth Avenue around Balboa Park and offered suggestions to do the same for surface lots inside the park.
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A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking.
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Douglas Morton, blood bank CEO, said the organization was "deeply honored to celebrate the incredible success" of the 49th annual blood drive.
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El Grupo de Trabajo de Justicia para Personas Mayores del condado de San Diego está intensificando sus esfuerzos para combatir el aumento de fraudes financieros contra adultos mayores.
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