PBS Reno Hires Connie Wray for the Role of Development Officer
RENO, NV (OCT 27, 2025) –PBS Reno is pleased to welcome Connie Wray to the role of Development Officer. Wray started her new role on October 20, 2025.
Having worked in the sphere of non-profit work, podcast production, and event hosting, for over 20 years, Wray brings her extensive skills in public relations, fundraising, and media creation across both traditional and digital mediums to PBS Reno. During her 24-year career in radio broadcasting, Wray produced eight podcasts including 15ish with Jaime and Connie Podcast & Radio Show and was inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2012. She holds the position as master of ceremonies in four separate events: City of Reno Veterans Day Parade, Sierra Arts Foundation Brew HaHa, Nevada Hospital Association luncheon, and Northern Nevada Nurses of Achievement. Wray has also produced livestreams for nonprofit events, in which she has been a pivotal asset in attracting public recognition and outreach.
“Throughout my career, I have worked to connect people through stories that uplift and inspire, and it feels like every path has led me to this moment,” said Wray. “To join PBS Reno, where education, storytelling, and community come together, is a lifelong dream fulfilled. Public media has never been more important — offering trust, truth, and connection at a time when our world needs it most. I’m beyond grateful and excited to bring my talent and passion to help carry this mission forward.” Wray has been involved with PBS Reno for years, donating her time during major fundraising productions including quarterly membership drives and the PBS Reno Spotlight Awards & Auction.
In her role as a PBS Reno Development Officer, Wray is responsible for developing new and building on existing relationships to expand PBS Reno’s funding. She will work with members who make up PBS Reno’s Silver Circle, a growing collective of donors who contribute $1,200 or more to the station annually.
“Connie is a trusted voice in our region and a true champion for northern Nevada,” said Emma Glenn, PBS Reno Vice President of Development. “Her ability to build relationships and inspire others through authentic storytelling makes her an incredible asset to our team. We are so excited to welcome her to PBS Reno.”
About PBS Reno
As of November 2024, PBS Reno is enjoyed by more than 540,000 monthly viewers in northern and central Nevada and northeastern California across several platforms including three broadcast channels (PBS Reno 5.1, Reno Create 5.2, and PBS KIDS on PBS Reno 5.3), a YouTube channel, YouTube TV, online, livestreams, and digital platforms. PBS Reno provides PBS national programming and award-earning, locally-produced content, with many local segments posted weekly to PBS Reno’s YouTube Channel. PBSReno.org provides engaging interactive content, including the video portal at watch.PBSReno.org that streams all locally-produced content and most PBS national content. PBS Reno serves students, teachers, parents and caregivers through immersive educational services including Curiosity Classroom Workshops that bring classroom lessons to life with standards-based lessons and activities. Through the support of local corporations and foundations, as well as thousands of individual members, PBS Reno has been delivering public television and educational services to the communities it serves since September 29, 1983.
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