Board of Directors

Board Chair

Bob Smith has been a resident of Sacramento since 1971. Bob has a broadcast background as a DJ and news/sports announcer in the 70’s. Bob held positions as Program Director, Sales Manager and then VP of Station Development with General Broadcasting Corporation in California. Bob moved from radio to the insurance field becoming a State Farm agent in 1977 and is still running his agency today in the Pocket area. With a life-long interest in broadcasting, Bob has become an active member with Access Sacramento to promote and participate in public, community based broadcasting.

Vice Chair, Programming Committee Chair

Kim is a first generation Sacramentian with parents originally from Louisiana. However, ultimately, they first met right here, in California’s capital city. Kim holds an associate degree in Television Production from Consumnes River College and bachelor’s degree in Communications from Sacramento State University. Post-graduation, Kim held the position of coordinator with the Sacramento Film Commission. Currently she works in a communications and production capacity for California Bountiful TV. As a local film supporter and enthusiast, Kim has been active as volunteer for the Sacramento International Film Festival and as a short film producer for Sac Fashion Week¬¬’s -- Fashion On Film festival.

Board Chief Financial Officer

Samantha K. Henderson has been a Sacramento resident since 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from UC Davis and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from San Francisco State University. Her career in commercial banking extends over 20 years. Samantha is also active in the Sacramento film community and founded the Sacramento Film Project both a production company and community of fans of filmmaking.

Board Member

Monica Stark is the editor of Valley Community Newspapers and the West Sacramento News-Ledger. She grew up in San Jose, attended UC Berkeley and graduated in 2004 with a bachelor’s in English literature. At the time she didn’t think she had what it takes to be a journalist. Even then, journalism was a dying profession and her parents advised against writing as a career—so she decided to enroll in the teaching credential program at Sac State. Big mistake! Monica truly loves what she does and can’t imagine doing anything else. She has been in the business professionally since 2005. As editor of Valley Community Newspapers in Sacramento, she has been editing the Land Park News, East Sacramento News, Pocket Newsand Arden-Carmichael News since 2012 and the News-Ledger since 2014. All of these publications rely on community journalism, a common denominator shared with Access Sacramento's mission to "help you tell your story."

Programming & Marketing Committee Advisor

During 40 years in TV Joyce Mitchell produced memorable shows, has garnered eight prestigious regional Emmy Awards for her documentary work. and twenty-five nominations. Mitchell has taught broadcast journalism for 15 years at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) as adjunct faculty and worked as senior producer in long-format at Sacramento PBS Station KVIE. She is now an independent documentary TV producer. She is committed to using TV to raise awareness and improve/save lives.

Board Member

Erika has nearly a decade of sports television broadcasting experience. She first began as an intern with Access Sacramento and later worked as a production assistant, primarily on Game of the Week mobile broadcasts. Erika now works on broadcasts of the Sacramento Kings, as well as other professional and college sports broadcasts.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication and a Master of Public Policy and Administration from Sacramento State University. She is passionate about television broadcasting education and environmental policy issues.

Board Member

Robby has been a Sacramento Resident for 20 years. Robby is currently working with the Sacramento based technology company Luxer One where he serves as the Director of Operations. Robby is currently enrolled at Sacramento State University seeking a bachelors degree in Political Science.

Board Member -

Elitas Mazhyanga “Mazzy” Chirwa (She, Her, Hers) has a Master of Science degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Mental Health Therapy (MFT). She is currently a registered Associate Clinical Counselor with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); registration #APCC9618. Mazzy works as a Primary Therapist at a substance-use recovery center here in Sacramento, Calif., area. She will be the first Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) Rotary club Fair Oaks President 2022-2023. She has a 30-minute TV diversity, equity, and inclusion show on Access Sacramento called “Mazzy TV Show.”

Board Member

Denise McCoy is a licensed Realtor and Senior Property Manager at Homeriver Group, the largest residential management company in Sacramento.

She is CEO of Property Management Queen, LLC, a tech based consulting brand centered around iOS, macOS and iPadOS platforms that deliver innovative solutions to end users real time.

Passionate about the importance of maintaining a sense of community, she uses Dee McCoy Radio at Access Sacramento as a powerful medium to highlight citizens with passions for music, writing, spiritual aspirations and the little things that bring them joy.

Mantra
Encouraging all to boldly express their inner beauty. Transforming self love into outward confidence. Building genuine connections that lead to mutually beneficial outcomes.

Denise Rochelle McCoy
Senior Property Manager, Homeriver Group
Proud Board Member Access Sacramento
Habitat for Humanity Greater Sac Homeowner