Lainie Tompkins

Lainie Tompkins is an experienced media professional with a diverse background in programming, innovation, and strategic management. Currently serving as the Director of Innovation and System Strategy at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting since April 2016, Lainie oversees a portfolio of projects aimed at advancing public media initiatives. Prior to this role, Lainie worked as a TV Programming Consultant for various networks from 2011 to April 2016, focusing on programming strategy and content acquisition. Lainie's career at Discovery Communications spanned over a decade, during which Lainie held several leadership positions, including Director of Global Programming Operations and Director of Programming & Development, where Lainie managed multi-million dollar budgets and developed programming for extensive subscriber bases. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in International Communications from American University and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Southern California.