Young Named Pres./CEO, Louisville Public Media
• Louisville Public Media (LPM), celebrating 75 years of public service, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenya Young as its next President & Chief Executive Officer, effective May 19.
Young joins LPM from New York Public Radio, where she currently serves as a Senior Vice President overseeing a comprehensive portfolio including national radio shows, podcasts, broadcast operations, live events, and audience development. Prior to NYPR, Young had a distinguished 15-year career at NPR, where she held various leadership roles, including Managing Editor in the newsroom and Executive Producer of Morning Edition and Up First.
“Kenya Young brings positive energy, meaningful experience, and an exciting vision for the future of public media,” said John Schriber, LPM Board member and Chair of the Transition Committee. “She has a warmth and accessibility that impresses everyone she meets and demonstrates a unique ability to connect mission, strategy, and community impact — qualities essential to leading LPM successfully.”
“I’m thrilled and energized to join the exceptional team at Louisville Public Media,” said Young. “From my first interactions with the staff and board, I’ve been impressed by their innovative spirit, commitment to excellence, and forward-looking vision. LPM has built something truly special — a dynamic organization that serves its community through outstanding journalism, music, and cultural programming that connects and inspires.”
Young added, “At a time when trusted local media is more essential than ever, I’m committed to ensuring LPM fulfills its mission to provide independent and courageous news, music, and experiences that serve the needs and aspirations of Louisville’s multifaceted communities. Louisville is a vibrant, culturally rich community, and by deepening connections across all neighborhoods and embracing bold innovation, we’ll ensure more people in our community are seen and heard, and feel connected.”
Louisville Public Media comprises three distinct stations — 89.3 WFPL News Louisville, 90.5 WUOL Classical Louisville, and 91.9 WFPK Independent Louisville — along with the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting and a growing portfolio of podcasts. [Photo credit: Lakesha Miner]
