Staff

-BATV Staff-

BATV’s day-to-day operations are managed by a professional staff of individuals who believe communication is crucial to a thriving community. This enthusiastic group of individuals has varied skill sets and is eager to help you identify and exceed your community media related goals. Please stop by and say hello. We look forward to meeting you.

Paul Abrego: Production & Facilities Coordinator

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: Assistant Executive Director

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 working at BATV, Nancy was Public Access Coordinator/Program Director at WCAC-TV in Wellesley, and Assistant Station Manager at Winchester Community Access and Media. Her background also includes freelancing as a videographer/editor, production assistant and assistant camera operator, and working as a teaching assistant for the New York Film Academy.

Nancy currently lives in Peabody, Massachusetts with her husband, her son, and 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 belly dancing, candlepin bowling, hula hooping, watching cheesy horror films, collecting spoons, laughing and making other people laugh.

Scott Brawn: Production Assistant

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 Scott's work at skbrawn1 (Brawn Pro) on Youtube.com or skbrawn2 on Facebook.com

Kayla Creamer: Programming Coordinator
Kayla first became involved with community media in 2009 when she interned at Amherst Community Television during her senior year at UMass Amherst. She graduated from UMass with a B.A. in Communications, but originally studied to become a veterinarian. Things didn’t go quite as planned and she decided to pursue a career in her second love: television production.

Prior to becoming the Program Coordinator at BATV, Kayla spent five years at Amherst Media as the Government Access Coordinator and then as the Director of Programming. She has extensive experience in studio and field production and was heavily involved in Amherst Media’s digitization and archive project. Kayla also works as a freelance photographer and videographer throughout the region, shooting mainly weddings and events.

Kayla’s love for animals still continues despite her change in career path. She has two Puerto Rican rescue dogs, Harvey and Tedy, a senior cat named Felix, and two guinea pigs named Lucy and Ethel. In her spare time, Kayla also enjoys playing her guitar, cheering on the Patriots, binge watching her favorite TV shows, and listening to a wide variety of musical genres.

Amber Krasinski: Youth Coordinator
Amber’s involvement in public access television began in 2013 when she was a front office intern at Amherst Media. Itching to get out from behind the reception area, she eventually found herself helping with studio shoots, editing, and filming community events around Amherst.

She graduated from Hampshire College with a B.A. in Film Studies, focusing primarily in Italian film and culture. Through a combination of her academic focus in film studies, work at Amherst Media, and nine or so years of childcare experience, she developed a passion for media literacy and production. As Youth Coordinator, Amber looks forward to using her interests to create exciting, engaging programs for the kids of Billerica.

In her non-BATV hours, Amber officiates local roller derby under the name “Gluten Freedom.” She can regularly be found skating around the track telling players to stop shoving each other with their elbows.

Samuel Schauerman: Executive Director

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

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 on the Venice of America.

Tara Splingaerd: Content Producer
After living all over North America, and exploring all sorts of career possibilities for *cough* years, Tara has finally found her
passion in video production. She comes to BATV from Chelmsford Telemedia, where she fell in in love with hyperlocal production. She believes that Cable Access is an invaluable resource for the community to learn how to use video technology to communicate
ideas, information, and passions.

Outside of work, Tara enjoys embarrassing her two daughters in public, growing veggies, binge-watching lynda.com tutorials, refinishing furniture, trying new foods, and not vacuuming.

Tara is always looking for another event, promo, or show to produce, so if you have a passion, send her an email and she’ll be
right over with her camera. As the BATV newbie, Tara welcomes you to stop by and introduce yourself, just for fun!

Casper Stavro: Youth Coordinator Assistant/Production Assistant
Casper has been involved in BATV’s youth programs since 2010, and over the years, has developed a passion for acting and video production. He graduated in Nashoba Valley Technical High School’s class of 2017, where he studied TV broadcasting as well as graphic design. As the assistant youth coordinator at BATV, he hopes to give the kids of Billerica the same inspiring experience he had when he was a part of the youth groups himself.
In his spare time, Casper enjoys writing and playing guitar. One day, he hopes to combine his love for music with his passion for film and produce music videos for a band of his own.

Faith Brodi: Youth Coordinator Assistant/Production Assistant
Faith started in the enrichment program at BATV in the fourth grade, and has been apart of the youth video club ever since. After taking a short leave from BATV due to theatre commitments, she is glad to be back to her roots over at the station. She is a graduate of Billerica Memorial High School, 2017 and is a member of the National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society. Currently, she is a student attending Middlesex Community College. She also performs in community theatre, however her true passion is for special effects makeup artistry (You can find her page, BrodiFx, on both Facebook and Instagram.) Not only is Faith interested in being in front of the camera, she also enjoys being behind the scenes whether it be writing a script, running the camera, or editing footage.

Her hobbies outside of BATV include Uechi Ryu Karate (black belt), writing/performing music, and helping out a charity for a senior dog rescue league. In the future, Faith hopes to be in the horror film industry to continue with her spooky shenanigans.