Meet the Staff
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Jason Daniels
Executive DirectorJason is a multi media project manager, video artists and community builder with 20 years of experience in community media. Before coming to AFTV he was the Executive Director of Easton Community Access Television (ECAT) where in 2010 he began building the organization from the ground up into a 4 channel station with 24/7 streaming and hundreds of events covered annually. He partnered with the community to create a valued and trusted organization. Jason implemented a leading edge web platform, developed a high school sports streaming network and he served as a Board Member for the Northeast region of the Alliance for Community Media. He has also managed public access operations in Medfield and Lowell and he is the founder and producer of an International 100-Second Film Festival since 2005. He can be reached at jdaniels@accessfram.tv
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Paula Fernandes
Media Engagement CoodinatorPaula Fernandes has over 12 years of experience from around the world. She is from São Paulo, Brazil, and holds certifications in Brazil, Europe, and the USA. She has spent the past few years as a Media & News Producer, and Event Coordinator specializing in Brazilian and Spanish speaking communities in Somerville, MA. She is passionate about social causes and wants to help bring the community's ideas to life. Being multilingual, Paula is great at making connections in multiple communities and enjoys learning about cultures from around the world.
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Michael Z. Goodman
Education Access ManagerMichael Z. Goodman started his TV career with degrees from Emerson College and Springfield Technical. He comes to Access Framingham after a 16 year stint with Tribune Television as Regional Director of Engineering for the Pacific Northwest and 3 years teaching TV production at Emerson College.
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Amy Harding
Production ManagerAmy Harding has 15 years of experience in media production. She grew up in Kansas, where she got her start at a local public access television station. She has since worked and volunteered for other stations across the country. She attended The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington where she received her B.A. in Film & Media Studies. She’s had the opportunity to cover high profile events that featured Governor Charlie Baker, Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty, and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. She previously worked as an Audiovisual Equipment Technician for Quinsigamond Community College, where she covered several college events and helped oversee productions. She also helped crew the 2018 Natick versus Framingham High School Thanksgiving football game at Fenway Park.
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Kelvin Imalenowa
Communications CoordinatorKelvin is a marketing professional who thrives on blending the power of creativity and connection to foster vibrant communities. With an unwavering passion for the arts, he brings a unique perspective to Access Framingham. Graduating from Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont, Kelvin honed his skills in with a degree in Marketing, allowing him to dive deep into the world of storytelling and its profound impact on people's lives.
Now, Kelvin is eager to extend his impact to the vibrant community of Framingham. With his unwavering enthusiasm and expertise, he hopes to contribute to Access Framingham’s mission to engage, serve and enrich the community through fulfilling and educational programming the people of Framingham.
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Zach Valencia
Production/Operations Coordinator FECTVZach Valencia is an experienced media associate with a background in broadcasting television programs for local access stations, and producing a wide variety of different digital media for both television and social media. Zach studied Communication with a focus on Film Communication at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst, and began his professional career during that time with an production internship at Amherst Media. After college, Zach began work as a Media Associate for the Town of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts government television channel before coming to Framingham Access. Along with Television production, Zach also works as a Technical Operator at Boston's premier Comedy Club, Laugh Boston, where he is in charge of setting up and managing all the technical aspects for various comedy shows, improv shows, and private events.