March 14, 2025 (St. Paul, MN) – Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is pleased to welcome two esteemed leaders to its Board of Trustees: Colleen B. Brown and Courtney Nelson Wills. As a cornerstone of TPT’s governance, the Board of Trustees plays a vital role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction, ensuring financial stewardship and fostering meaningful connections with the communities TPT serves.
“TPT is committed to serving our community through trusted, high-quality public media, and our Board of Trustees ensures that we remain strong and forward-thinking in that mission,” said Sylvia Strobel, TPT’s President & CEO. “Colleen and Courtney bring invaluable expertise and leadership to our Board, and we are thrilled to welcome them. Their insights will help guide TPT’s strategic initiatives and enhance our ability to connect with audiences in meaningful ways.”
As TPT continues to evolve in an ever-changing media landscape, the addition of Brown and Wills strengthens the organization’s capacity to innovate, expand community impact and uphold its mission to enrich lives through the power of media.
About the New Trustees:
Colleen B. Brown is an experienced corporate director and seasoned public company CEO. As an independent director, she currently serves on the boards of three diverse and dynamic public companies: True Blue Inc. (TBI), a leading provider of workforce solutions; Big5 Sporting Goods (BGFV), a sporting goods retailer; and Bakkt (BKKT), the crypto exchange company spun out of ICE. She leverages her expertise to advise, oversee and support these organizations’ direction, performance and risk management. She is committed to continuous learning and professional development, as evidenced by her NACD Leadership. Her mission is to contribute to the transformation, long-term success, and sustainability of the companies and communities she serves.
Courtney Nelson Wills is an experienced MedTech executive and strategic legal advisor. In her 15+ years at Medtronic, Courtney has served on leadership teams as chief legal counsel for a number of multi-billion-dollar businesses, and as the lead lawyer supporting Medtronic’s corporate and public company governance, international businesses and its global intellectual property team. Throughout her career, Courtney has developed and executed key legal and regulatory strategies, working cross-functionally to set long-term and annual operating plans, prioritize product innovation and ensure execution. In addition, she has played a critical role in leading the legal organization and broader enterprise through large acquisitions (including the $50 billion acquisition of Covidien by Medtronic), complex intellectual property transactions, regulatory inquiries, significant litigation and reputational management issues.
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About Twin Cities PBS
out Twin Cities PBSTwin Cities PBS (TPT)’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media. Established nearly 70 years ago, TPT now operates as a public service media organization that harnesses a range of media tools to serve citizens in new ways — with multiple broadcast channels, online teaching resources, educational outreach and community engagement activities reaching more than 4.3 million people each month. In addition to producing high-impact local films and series, TPT is also a national producer of content with a body of work that includes “America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston,” “When Whales Walked,” “SciGirls,” “Hero Elementary” and our latest children’s media program “Skillsville.” Over its history, TPT has been recognized for its innovation and creativity with numerous awards, including Peabody Awards, and national and regional Emmy® Awards. Find more information at TPT.org.
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