Princeton Area Resident Named Chair of NJTV's New Advisory Board

Princeton NJ

24 December, 2020

12:17 PM

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PRINCETON, NJ — New Jersey's Public television network has named Ingrid Reed as Chair of the new Community Advisory Board (CAB). Reed, a well-known figure in the Princeton area, was assistant dean of Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. "I was pleased when they asked me to chair the Citizens Advisory Board. Also because of the issues related to how you get news. I had been following what the FCC said so that I'm very familiar with the legal expectations of a community advisory board," Reed told Patch. Reed said she is looking forward to bringing some positive change to the programming. "We need news about what the New Jersey government is doing. Because we really can't get that from just newspaper coverage," she said. Reed hopes to see more in-depth coverage of the state government, which would begin with helping people understand the role of the legislature "in a way that is interesting" and effective. NJTV's Community Advisory Board acts in an advisory capacity, providing direct, effective community input about the network's programming goals, community service and other policies. With the state boasting of a diverse population, Reed feels there is a gap in programming and not everyone shares the same news access. "How can we both serve a diverse New Jersey, but also help the people of New Jersey understand what's happening in different parts of their state – those are the issues I'll be looking at," she said. Reed has been a member of the NJTV CAB for seven years. She assumes the post of Chair from Roger B. Jacobs, Esq. Reed was also director of the New Jersey Project at Rutgers University's Eagleton Institute of Politics until 2010. She chaired the board of NJ Spotlight before its acquisition by WNET (operator of NJTV) and was vice president for public affairs and corporate secretary at The Rockefeller University. Despite retirement, Reed has led an active life, serving the community in different capacities. And she has no plans of slowing down yet. "Well, I've really tried to take retirement seriously so that I have more space in my life. But I'm sort of committed. And I've now learned so much about New Jersey, that I feel this is a time for me to give back" she explained. For her contribution to the community, Reed also received an award from the Princeton Area Community Foundation a few years ago. Although she's taken up many roles, Reed makes sure they are in the "management space," allowing for younger people to take the lead. "When it's time for new generation to take over, you can apply some of your knowledge and use your energy in a different way," she said. And she has similar advice for seniors, and those approaching retirement age. "I'm really amazed at how many local organizations there are – libraries, arts councils and even church. And I think one of the best ways of getting involved is to see what you can do locally," she said. Reed recently moved to a retirement community and is preparing for a 'Zoom Christmas' with family. "My daughter-in-law is very good at organizing Zoom calls with the family. So, like lots of other people I'll be zooming with our children for Christmas," she said. "Being here at the (retirement) community, I also have friends that are in the same boat. So, it'll be a time for friendship and for some meals over the holidays." Thank you for reading. Have a correction or news tip? Email [email protected] Get breaking news alerts on your phone with our app. Download here. Sign up to get Patch emails so you don't miss out on local and statewide news.