Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
July 27, 2004
Appreciation to Yoko Arthur
Six in favor, two absent
Resolved, That the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Expresses Its Deep Appreciation for the Contributions to Public Broadcasting of
YOKO ARTHUR Champion of Diversity Advocate for New Talent
EEO Programs Manager, CPB 1983-1987 Manager, Human Resources and Diversity Program, CPB 1987-1989 Manager, System EEO Support, CPB 1989-1994 Director, System Human Resource Development, CPB 1994-1996 Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development, WETA 1996-1999 Vice President, Program Operations, CPB 1999-2004
The Board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting recognizes the leadership and vision of Yoko Arthur, Vice President, Television Programming, whose more than 20-year career in public broadcasting exemplifies the highest aspirations of the Public Broadcasting Act to excellence and diversity.
Through her work with CPB's five Minority Consortia, Yoko reached out to ensure that the voices of all kinds of Americans were heard on public broadcasting. She brought the same dedication to her work with ITVS, helping the fledgling organization develop into a powerhouse producer of award-winning programming.
Yoko helped nurture talent, creating the Next Generation project and the Multi-Cultural Producers Forum. As she leaves public broadcasting, she leaves us with a precious legacy -- a whole new generation that walks in her footsteps.
We are deeply grateful to Yoko for these achievements, and for the enthusiasm, energy and dedication she brought to work every day.
