Susi Elkins

Senior Vice President, Station Services

As head of Station Services, Susi Elkins leads strategic initiatives designed to empower PBS member stations to thrive in their local communities. Station Services provides a vital line of communication, information, resources, and professional development to PBS member station staff.

Elkins previously served as Director of Broadcasting & General Manager for WKAR Public Media where she began her career as a student employee. During her tenure, Elkins secured funding to deepen WKAR’s commitment to early childhood education programs and further elevate its programming, which includes PBS and NPR content. Elkins, in collaboration with MSU, spearheaded efforts to establish WKAR’s NextGen Media Innovation Lab to explore emerging broadcast technologies.

Prior to her appointment as WKAR general manager in March 2017, Elkins served in a variety of roles at the station, including interim director, television station manager, content and community engagement manager, public television producer and instructional television multi-media producer. 

Most recently, Elkins served as Chief Community Impact Officer for MSU Federal Credit Union, where she worked in partnership with local businesses, non-profit organizations, and schools to achieve the mission and strategic goals of the Credit Union. She also served as the President of the Desk Drawer Fund foundation.

Elkins served on the PBS Board of Directors as a professional director and was the Professional Vice Chair on the Board of America’s Public Television Stations. Elkins holds a bachelor’s degree in telecommunication and a master’s degree in educational technology, both from MSU.