Director's Council of Public Representatives

All Current Members

Stephanie Aaronson, Term: 2009–2013

Ms. Stephanie Aaronson is the Senior Director of Communications at PBS and PBS KIDS, where she serves on the senior corporate strategy and operations team. She also created and leads the PBS Healthy Kids and Healthy Communities Initiative, leveraging PBS’ resources to help children, families, teachers, and communities better understand their health and adopt healthy habits.

Ms. Aaronson initiated and manages two children’s developmental advisory boards and oversees PBS’ publicity and events. She has more than 17 years’ experience in public relations and communications for media and nonprofit organizations.

As a "crew captain" outside the office, Ms. Aaronson has led teams of volunteers in the three-day, 60-mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. She also has used her talents and training in voice-over to produce book recordings for people with blindness and dyslexia.

Ms. Aaronson is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public policy. She holds a B.A. in communications from George Mason University as well as certificates from American University’s Institute for Strategic Communication for Nonprofits and George Mason University. She lives in Virginia with her husband and young child. She enjoys reading, running, and volunteering.