CPB Names Wilkins SVP Of HR & DEI
• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has named Dr. Stephen Wilkins as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), effective Dec. 6. In this new position, he will be responsible for the development and implementation of a human resources strategy that builds on CPB’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Dr. Wilkins will report directly to Patricia Harrison, President & CEO of CPB, who commented, “Stephen’s long experience in human resources and diversity issues, as well as his experience in the public education sector and military service, make him a great asset to CPB,” Harrison said. “He brings the organizational leadership, academic training, and operational skills that will enable him to work with leaders and staff across the organization to advance a culture grounded in CPB’s commitment to collaboration, teamwork and DEI.”
For the past several years, Dr. Wilkins served as Chief Human Resources Officer and later, as Chief of Staff at Alexandria City Public Schools in Alexandria, VA. Prior to his work in education, Dr. Wilkins served on the Pentagon staff and commanded at the company, battalion, and brigade levels, leading soldiers, civilians, and contractors to mission success. He also served on the faculty at West Point as an assistant professor of political science.
“I am honored to have this opportunity to join the outstanding team at CPB,” Dr. Wilkins said. “I have been so fortunate to work with talented people during my time in the public education sector and military. Now I look forward to using the knowledge and experience in organizational management to help CPB maintain a great workplace for the success of our employees in our public broadcasting mission.”
Dr. Wilkins holds a Bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, an MPA from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and a Master’s in Strategy (MSS) from the senior service college at Carlisle Barracks, PA. He also holds a doctorate in administration and leadership from the Richard W. Riley College of Education at Walden University.
