Kurt Broderson | President
Kurt has been Executive Director of Middlebury Community Television since 2017, succeeding long-time director Dick Thodal. Kurt spent the previous 5 years as Technology Coordinator at MCTV and the Ilsley Public Library, a joint position between the two organizations. A former teacher, Kurt learned video production on the job, eventually teaching Video Production at Green Mountain College until it closed. When not behind the camera, Kurt is an avid skier, as well as soccer coach and referee, or can be found standing on the sidelines supporting his two children.
Aimee Parnell | Vice President
Aimee began making documentary films in 2003, as a Peace Corps volunteer in Gabon, Africa, to bring locally relevant stories to the community she served. She joins SAPA with two decades of experience in community outreach, media, and education, is a certified yoga instructor, and a credentialed elementary school teacher with a B.A. in psychology.
Prior to working at SAPA, Aimee established and directed her own state-licensed, nature-based preschool. In her spare time, Aimee enjoys camping, roller skating, snowboarding with her 7-year-old, watercolor painting, and dancing in the local production of the Nutcracker (while also filming it!). Her favorite place to be is outside in nature with kids because that’s where magic happens!
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Mohamad Al Rubaie | Treasurer
Mohamad Al Rubaie joined CCTV Center for Media & Democracy in April 2023 as Business Manager during a time of transition. In November 2023, he stepped into the role of Co-Executive Director, helping to guide the organization’s work in community media and civic engagement.
He is passionate about amplifying local voices, enjoys connecting with community members who bring their ideas to local TV, and is committed to strengthening CCTV’s role as a resource for public access and local storytelling. With a background in nonprofit finance, Mohamad also serves as Treasurer of the Vermont Access Network, supporting the financial sustainability of community media across the state.
Outside of work, Mohamad enjoys spending time with his family, continuously learning, tackling new challenges, and staying engaged in meaningful projects.
Kevin Christopher | Secretary
Before stepping down in 2020, Kevin served on the VAN Board of Directors for 10 years, including a 5-year tenure as its President. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Community Media – Northeast Region. Kevin has worked in Community Media since 1998 and has been the Executive Director of Lake Champlain Access Television in Colchester for nearly 25 years.
Paul Snyder
Executive Director of Northwest Access TV in St. Albans since 2020, Paul is noted for his commitment to live local sports coverage throughout Franklin County.
Johnny Gifford
Johnny Gifford (he/him) has been the Executive Director of Brattleboro Community Television since 2024, before which he led SAPA TV in Springfield, VT. Born in a small Massachusetts town near Boston, he grew up surrounded by community radio & television, earned a degree in film production from Fitchburg State University, and later made community media his career.
Johnny is equally comfortable on camera or behind the scenes, and also enjoys advocating for community media as a means of education, transparency and artistic expression. Outside of work, Johnny is an avid musician, recording, producing, and performing around New England and beyond with various projects. He also serves on the board for WVEW-LP, Brattleboro’s community radio station.
