Connecticut Public Welcomes 12 New Members to the Community Advisory Board
HARTFORD [June 10, 2025] - Connecticut Public proudly announces the appointment of 12 new members to its Community Advisory Board (CAB). These new members represent a broad cross-section of Connecticut’s diverse population and bring unique perspectives, professional experiences, and deep-rooted community ties.
“Our mission at Connecticut Public is to serve the entire state, and the Community Advisory Board is a natural connector to our communities,” said Lucy Nalpathanchil, Vice President of Community Engagement. “I’m so appreciative of these residents who volunteer their time to strengthen our reach!”
The Community Advisory Board plays a critical role in strengthening the connection between Connecticut Public and the people of our state. The Board reviews programming and offers guidance on cultural and educational content to help ensure Connecticut Public remains a trusted, responsive resource for viewers and listeners.
Chair Gwen Edwards, a Norwalk resident and longtime advocate of public broadcasting, shared her thoughts on the new cohort:
“Connecticut Public has always been an authentic, unbiased source of information. As a member of the CAB, we hope to strengthen the relationship between Connecticut Public and the community it serves by providing feedback and support.”
These individuals join an ongoing effort to guide Connecticut Public in meeting its mission: to inform, educate, and inspire through high-quality journalism, storytelling, and community engagement.
Meet the New Members of the Community Advisory Board:
Peter DeLisle – Torrington, CT
An educator, businessman, and Army veteran, DeLisle brings decades of experience in leadership, teaching, and consulting. “It has always presented the intellectually honest and morally conscious perspective in an otherwise complex world,” he said of public media. “I consider it an honor and privilege to serve.”
Mindi Englart – New Haven, CT
A longtime educator, writer, and founder of One Mom, Englart is passionate about using media to better understand the world. “Listening to CT Public every day helps me better understand and navigate our rapidly changing world,” she said.
Lynn Guelzow – Granby, CT
An attorney dedicated to public and international competition law, Guelzow is also a passionate community volunteer with a deep love for Connecticut’s natural spaces.
Artisena “Artie” Hill – Hartford, CT
A freelance contractor and certified parent/youth educator, Hill brings community organizing and public speaking experience. “Connecticut Public brings me joy!” she said.
Logan Johnson – New Haven, CT
A writer, designer, and researcher with extensive media and UX experience, Johnson currently works at Meta and is a member of the Horror Writers Association. “I believe in [public media’s] ability to connect communities and amplify diverse voices,” he said.
Sheila Logan Savage – Guilford, CT
A former TV producer now working in school security, Logan Savage has a background in film and theater and is an active land steward and community member. “CT Public fills my emotional and intellectual tank,” she said.
Julie Metzroth – Bristol, CT
With a journalism degree and 17 years at ESPN, Metzroth now runs a consulting firm specializing in sponsorship and marketing. She brings a wealth of media and brand expertise to the CAB.
Ellen Reynolds – New Milford, CT
Reynolds is Director of Development at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and an experienced nonprofit leader with a lifelong dedication to public media. “I’m delighted to serve as an advocate for its programming,” she said.
Bobby Sherwood – Hartford, CT (Alternate)
Currently Director of External Affairs for the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP), Sherwood has over a decade of radio experience and deep ties to Hartford. “As a former radio producer, this is in my blood,” he said.
Rob Stowell – Bethel, CT
Stowell’s path has taken him from industrial hygiene to middle school education—and now to Trader Joe’s. “The programming that CPTV and CPR produces… is critical to their mission,” he said.
Glenn Weston-Murphy – Guilford, CT
A retired engineer and educator, Weston-Murphy has dedicated his career to problem-solving and community service. “It is more important than ever to listen to the wide range of voices in our community,” he said.
To learn more about the Community Advisory Board, visit https://www.ctpublic.org/about/community-advisory-board
About Connecticut Public
Connecticut Public is home to Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) and Connecticut Public Radio (WNPR). Together, Connecticut Public serves more than one million people each week through Connecticut Public Radio and Connecticut Public Television, as well as through our many digital and online platforms, including ctpublic.org. Through our mission to inform, educate and inspire the people of Connecticut, we connect people of all ages to high-quality journalism, storytelling, education and experiences, and amplify the voices of our diverse communities. Connecticut Public’s main offices are located in Hartford, CT with studios at Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT as well as Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT. Connecticut Public is also sole owner of the for-profit MediaVision Creative agency in Norwalk, CT. Connecticut Public is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with a $22 million annual budget, funded primarily through community support from individuals, foundations and corporate sponsors.