KUOW welcomes new president and CEO from St. Louis Public Radio, Tina Pamintuan
Tina Pamintuan, a distinguished figure in public media, succeeds Caryn Mathes as KUOW's new leader.
Tina Pamintuan founded and directed the audio journalism program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York.
Tina Pamintuan, a distinguished figure in public media who is known for her bold leadership and extensive experience as a journalist and educator, has been appointed the next president and CEO of KUOW-FM. Since December 2021, she has been CEO of St. Louis Public Radio and a board member of National Public Radio since November 2020.
With a career in public media spanning over two decades, Pamintuan brings a wealth of experience and leadership to KUOW. Before joining St. Louis Public Radio, she was the general manager at KALW in San Francisco. During her time there, she oversaw the creation of a nonprofit, launched and managed the station’s first governing board, and negotiated its inaugural operating agreement with the San Francisco Unified School District. Her efforts led to a five-year strategic business plan and helped reinvent the station’s local public affairs and music programming to attract a more inclusive and diverse audience.
During her tenure in St. Louis, the station won the highest number of journalism awards in its history two years in a row and was also awarded its largest grant. Her tenure culminated in the University of Missouri’s announcement that the station would transition into an independent nonprofit, a move Pamintuan had long advocated for.
“Selecting a new leader to guide KUOW into the future was no easy task. We are thrilled to have found someone of Tina’s vision and expertise to take the helm,” says Randy Hodgins, UW vice president of External Affairs. “Her skills and experience will allow her to lead KUOW with excellence as the station builds on its strong tradition of producing award-winning journalism, innovative podcasts and strong community engagement.”
Pamintuan founded and directed the audio journalism program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York.
Pamintuan will succeed Caryn Mathes, who retired June 2 after 11 years at KUOW’s helm.
“I look forward to working with the exceptional team here,” Pamintuan says. “Together, we will build on the station’s legacy, chart its future and explore new opportunities to engage our audience.”