Kathryn Washington

Kathryn Washington is Senior Vice President, Television Content at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Washington leads the development and implementation of strategies for CPB's investments in mission-focused television and digital productions. She works closely with PBS, public television stations, and independent production organizations to support innovative, diverse, and creative programming and content for national public media audiences.

Washington joined CPB in November 2009 and has held many roles, including serving as Senior Director of Content Strategy where she established partnerships between PBS stations and independent producers to develop national content, and Director of Diversity and Innovation where she oversaw the funding of more than 20 new programs such as Stanley Nelson's "The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution." Most recently, Washington served as Vice President of Television Content where she developed and managed CPB's investment strategy in national broadcast and digital content. Through her work with Henry Louis Gates' production team, Firelight Media's Documentary Lab, and iconic PBS series such as "American Masters," "American Experience," "Nature," and "NOVA," Washington has developed strategies to bring high-quality and innovative programming to all platforms with a focus on advancing new and diverse voices.