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Autumn Labbe-Renault
Executive Director, Davis Media Access; DMA Board of Directors ex officio
At my core, I'm a community activist who believes that strong communities need constant care, dissenting voices and forums for healthy dialogue. "Finding" community media nearly 15 years ago let me put all of that into action on a daily basis. Building DMA into a healthy and vibrant community resource is a huge passion for me.
Our work at DMA is collaborative, open, engaging, fun, and done for community benefit. I work with an awesome community of staff, board and volunteers. I've served this organization as Assistant Director, Director of Operations, and since 2006, its Executive Director. I produce programming for DCTV Channel 15, including local election programming, and have hosted public affairs programming on KDRT.
My monthly column on media and telecommunications is published in The Davis Enterprise the last Thursday of each month and I’ve also been published in a wide range of media journals, online media, and other periodicals.
I'm in my second year as a board member of the Alliance for Community Media Western Region Board and participate in a regional collaboration between seven Northern California community media centers.
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Darrick Servis
Director of Operations, DMA Board of Directors Staff Representative
I've been working at Davis Media Access for over 10 years. Before that I was involved with radio station KDVS. I spend most of my time here working on finances, operations, information technology and the repair, installation and integration of all of our equipment.
I have been a linux zealot since 1996 and code on a number of open source projects. Most recently the radio station automation suite, Rivendell.
I like my work because I believe free and diverse expression is an important part of our culture. It heightens the quality of discourse and helps us all continue to grow, learn and experience new things.
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Jeff Shaw
Production Manager
I've been producing video since 1991, and working at Davis Media Access since 1997. From 3/4" tape, 8mm, SVHS, Sony FXE-100s, Videonics, Panasonic MX mixers, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Canon XL-2, Sony PD-150, Sony Anycast, and now Firestores I've used the full array of equipment and taught the full array of people how to use them. I'm also involved with community radio, having written the FCC application for KDRT and now serving on the board of nonprofit Common Frequency, a group that assists others in starting radio stations.
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Alex Silva-Sadder
Programming Manager
Alex is a resident of Davis, having moved here about 4 years ago after a long career in the restaurant industry. He has always enjoyed computers, graphics, and film, and began putting his skills to work as a camp instructor teaching kids about technology. Alex was a DCTV volunteer before finally coming on board as staff member. He also enjoys swimming, biking, watching movies, improv, and baking cookies and cakes.
Alex is excited to be able to work in a field that allows him to meet new people, mix so many of his favorite things together, and have a positive effect on his community.
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Diane Dedoshka
Studio Manager/Director
I spent 20 years in commercial broadcasting as a Producer/Director. Now I'm excited to be a part of media access for the Davis community.
My professional passion is being in a control room. From the time I was little, I wanted to find my way into a TV studio to learn all that goes on behind the scenes. It's a blast and I never lose my enthusiasm for it.
I look forward to training everyone who is interested in learning about the operation of a TV studio. Studio productions are a great way to get your story to video if you don't have a lot of time for field shooting and editing.
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