NCPB Senior Officers

Traci A. Eckels
NCPB Chief Development Officer

As chief development officer, Traci Eckels leads Northern California Public Broadcasting in its efforts surrounding securing major gifts - including contributions for annual operating support, project specific support, and endowment and planned gifts - from individuals, foundations, and governmental entities. She joined KQED in June 2000, was named vice president of development in August 2002, and chief development officer in October 2006. During her tenure, she has worked closely with the Board of Directors, the Campaign for the Future Cabinet, NCPB senior managers, and development staff in strategically cultivating and soliciting prospects for all of NCPB's funding needs. The Campaign for the Future reached its five-year $70 million goal in March 2004 with $75 million in total gifts, pledges, and in-kind support committed.

Prior to coming to KQED, Eckels served for eleven years in leadership positions within the development departments of San Francisco State University, the YWCA of Seattle, and the School of Law (Boalt Hall) at the University of California at Berkeley. Eckels is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, holding a bachelor's degree in political economy of industrial societies.