ITVS Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
March 28, 2026
Directors Present (all virtual): Garry Denny (chair), Peter Bratt, Sharese Bullock-Bailey, Lisa Cortés, Beth Curley, Gita Saedi Kiely, Sharon La Cruise, Bathsheba Malsheen, Linda Wei.
Staff Present (all virtual): Carrie Lozano, President & CEO; Janice Hui, Chief Operating Officer; Jim Sommers, Executive Vice President, Content.
Guests (all virtual): Dr. Steven Goodwin, President & CEO TurningWest; Megan Sands, Managing Consultant TurningWest; Kathryn Washington, Senior Vice President (former) at Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB); Miranda Beasley, Partner at Grant & Smith, LLP.
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CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS
Board Chair Garry Denny called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. PT, introduced the members of staff in attendance, and gave opening remarks.
QUORUM
Denny noted that a quorum of the board was present, and declared the meeting open for the transaction of business.
Denny also noted the absence of one board member: Malinda Lowery
APPROVAL OF MINUTES CONSENT AGENDA, FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT and CEO REPORT.
Secretary La Cruise presented the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors held on November 15, 2025. Following discussion, on motion by Denny and carried unanimously:
It Was Resolved, the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors held on November 15, 2025, Financial Committee reports, President’s Report are approved.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Lozano provided updates since the November meeting, highlighting the launch of the PBS Documentaries YouTube channel, growth of Independent Lens Pop-Up, completion of the CPB wind-down, and ongoing organizational efforts to position ITVS for long-term sustainability.
RESOLUTION FOR KATHRYN WASHINGTON
Denny welcomes Kathryn Washington, Senior Vice President (former) at CPB. Board members introduced themselves and the resolution was read and presented to Kathryn.
Washington thanked the board for the recognition, reflected on her longstanding partnership with ITVS, and expressed confidence in the organization’s leadership and future.
APPROVAL OF FY25 AUDITED FINANCIALS
Formal motion from Audit Committee chair, Curley, at 9:42am PT to include in the agenda for presentation and discussion. Janice Hui introduced Miranda Beasley, Partner at Grant & Smith, LLP to present the FY25 Audit Report for approval. Beasley reported a clean audit with no findings and reviewed the organization’s FY25 financial results.
Following discussion, on motion by Denny carried unanimously: 9:59am PT
It Was Resolved, the FY25 Audit Report was approved.
BUSINESS SCENARIOS
10:00 a.m. PT Lozano and Hui shared and led discussion of ITVS business scenarios, facilitated by Dr. Steven Goodwin at TurningWest.
Lozano presented strategic business scenarios to support long-term planning and organizational sustainability. The board discussed opportunities, risks, and future direction. No action was taken.
LAUNCH HR AND NOMINATING COMMITTEES
11:21 a.m. PT Denny announced the launch of the Human Resources and Nominating Committees.
OTHER BUSINESS
Dr. Goodwin provided an overview of proposed bylaw revisions and the upcoming review process, key IRS Form 990 policies, board governance responsibilities, board composition and size.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
All staff and guests left the meeting at this time, with the exception of Lozano and Hui, and the board then met in executive session.
CONCLUSION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 12:22 p.m. PT, Denny announced the conclusion of the Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Denny at 12:23 p.m. PT.
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Sharon La Cruise, Secretary