Liz Sembler

Elizabeth Sembler was reappointed to the CPB Board of Directors by President Joseph Biden and confirmed by the Senate in February 2022. She was previously appointed by Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush. She served as board chair from 2014 to 2016 and vice-chair from 2012 to 2014.

Ms. Sembler is a retired educator, school administrator, and Jewish communal professional. She previously served as the director of engagement at Congregation B’nai Israel in St. Petersburg, Florida.

She has served on the board of WEDU-TV since 1993 and was the chair of its board from 2001 to 2003. From 2006 to 2008, she served on the board of the Association of Public Television Stations (APTS), a nonprofit group that supports the continued growth and development of a strong and financially sound noncommercial television service. She also served on the foundation board of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida.