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Staff


Paul Abrego
Technical Coordinator / Trainer
BIO:
Paul Abrego has been involved in access television production since 1998 and has been at BATV since 2002. He attended both the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he double-majored in surfing and hiking and Emerson College where he enjoyed mussing the perfect hair of broadcast journalism students whilst studying in the film and audio departments. A former FCC licensed radio disc jockey, Paul is a certified audiophile as well as a film junky, although he has stopped collecting DVD's as he now believes they are a waste of money as they will inevitably be obsolete. However, he continues to purchase compact music discs and supporting local record stores. This irony is not lost on him. He is happiest making his young daughter laugh at his imitations- especially those of Mr. T and of his co-workers. Other things he enjoys are (in no particular order): rainbows, sunsets, long walks on the beach, puppies, kittens and gore movies.

Nancy Albertson
Programming Coordinator
BIO:
Nancy has worked in the television/video field since 2002. Her interest in video production began at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, where she was granted the opportunity to study in the school's audio/visual department. No stranger to BATV, Nancy was hired as a Production Assistant her senior year of high school and continued to work at the station throughout college. She studied Video & Radio Production at the New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island and obtained a BS in Digital Film & Video production from The New England Institute of Art.
Prior to becoming the Youth Coordinator, Nancy was Public Access Coordinator/Program Director at WCAC-TV in Wellesley, and Assistant Station Manager at Winchester Community Access and Media. She has also freelanced as a videographer/editor and was an assistant camera operator on Life of Lemon: a feature film shot in and around Los Angeles.
Nancy is happily married and a proud owner of a very fluffy, four-legged feline named Marilyn. She loves just about any form of comedy (television/film/stand-up/improv) and truly believes laughter is the best medicine. Nancy also enjoys candlepin bowling, hula hooping, watching cheesy horror films, collecting spoons, laughing and making other people laugh.

Scott Brawn
Production/Staff Assistant
BIO:
Scott Brawn was an intern for BATV during his senior year of high school. Scott applied for part time after having experience working with the staff and video clubs during his internship.Now being a production/staff assistant Scott works weekends at BATV. Scott has done much freelance work and narratives in his spare time. He has completed one full length film, three shorts, and four commercials. He hopes to become a director or cinematographer after graduating Massachusetts College Of Art And Design. You can find most of Scotts work at skbrawn1 (Brawn Pro) on Youtube.com or skbrawn2 on Facebook.com		 scott>

Matthew Macomber
Production/Staff Assistant
BIO:
Matt just began working at BATV towards the end of this past summer, however he has been an active producer since 2005. His passion for filmmaking grew during high school, where Matt noticed himself trying to convert all his engineering projects into film projects. Matt decided to attend Rochester Institute of Technology and majored in film production. After completing his freshmen year, he withdrew from the school to explore other opportunities in the industry. Matt is constantly working on 'the next big film,' whether it be a drama or documentary or experimental piece. Outside of his love for film, Matt enjoys restoring his 1964 Ford truck, racing motorcycles, and fabricating useful machinery & equipment. You will also find him listening to oldies or rock & roll.

Samuel Schauerman
Executive Director
BIO:
Sam received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and Telecommunications from the University of Wyoming and was first exposed to access television as a volunteer at Denver Community Television in Denver, Colorado. Leaving his Rocky Mountain roots behind, Sam relocated to New England in 1991 where he first became employed in access television.
Sam enjoys a host of outdoor activities, but his greatest joy comes from spending time with his wife and two sons.

Karen Sennott
Outreach Coordinator
BIO:
Karen began working in Access Television in 2000 after 15 years in the Cable Television Industry. During her free time, she enjoys just about any activity that involves being in the outdoors, especially hiking, swimming and mountain climbing. She’s a huge fan of the Mass State Parks (particularly Great Brook) and an avid MVLC library patron.
Karen grew up on the South Shore, graduated from the University of Massachusetts School of Business Administration in Amherst and currently lives in Chelmsford with her two teenage daughters and two cats.

Alex Shure
PEG Development Coordinator / Trainer
BIO:
Alex has been involved with BATV in various capacities since the days of the Town Hall studio and SVHS Camcorders. Alex served as BATV's Programming Coordinator for 5 years and is now working as the PEG Development Coordinator. Although he’s learned most of his production skills here, he’s received formal TV production training at Lyndon State College in Vermont. Aside from his career here, he enjoys underwater photography and videography and spending time outside away from computers. In addition to chasing fish around, Alex loves to spend time with his girlfriend and their pet rats, Fat Tony and Delilah...

Tom Violet
Youth Coordinator
BIO:
Thomas Violet is influenced by the many elements inherent in inclusiveness, adaptation, innovation, incitation, integrity, and autonomy. He takes pleasure in having his mind changed. He is committed to assisting youth and adults in their creative explorations, esp. w/regards to access television, where he strives to provide support without imposing his own flimsy aesthetics, acknowledging there will be influence, for sure, but hoping it will be mutual.

Isaac Wright-Lichter
Youth Assistant
BIO:
Isaac has been involved with BATV since 2011. He has a passion for film, film history, and filmmaking. He enjoys most movies, but has a sweet tooth for the classics, and has been a longtime conferee at the Turner Classic Movies film festival in Hollywood, California. He also frequently attends special film showings all over the place. He loves writing, directing and starring in short films with his friends, most of which are filmed at BATV. Having been home-schooled until college, he now attends Middlesex Community College with hopes of making a career for himself as a film historian and short filmmaker.
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