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Joyce Burgess Schwarz joined APTS in 1985. Her career in public broadcasting began in 1976, holding various positions with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) until 1983. Joyce took a brief break from APTS from 1997-1999 to work with the American Institute of Graphic Arts as a meeting planning consultant. Currently, Joyce is the lead meeting planner for APTS, overseeing logistical arrangements for the annual Public Media Summit and all in-place Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings. Some other responsibilities include membership, office management, finance and database functions.

Joyce has an associate’s degree from the Washington Business School.