Michael Knobbe

Michael Max Knobbe is an innovative community media leader and social entrepreneur. Mr. Knobbe has served as Executive Director of BronxNet, the public service multimedia network of the people of the Bronx for two decades. As Executive Director, he has successfully pioneered and guided many initiatives including:
* The production of hundreds of multimedia programs that serve the public interest including award winning ultra local content that connects the Bronx to the world and builds community through media across six diverse multicultural multi-platform channels
* The design, construction, and launch of the state-of-the-art BronxNet Media + Technology Studios in the South Bronx with immersive media studios, innovation labs, learning labs and more
* Hands-on career building experiential learning for middle school, high school and college students with BronxNet alumni achieving success as media leaders across the communications, media and film industry
* The provision of media workshops that have given thousands of Bronx residents workforce training, as well as the ability to produce their own television programs and to utilize BronxNet’s services, studios, technology, and channels
* Dynamic arts programming where local artists are producing original programming across disciplines, and conducting media arts workshops for youth and the public, including ten artists working at BronxNet through the support of Creatives Rebuild NY
* Major upgrades to BronxNet’s network operations at Lehman College.
* Television programs and services that help organizations and community leaders maximize their reach, connect with the public, and contribute to community development

Michael has testified before Congress about local programming, and continues to be a leader in the effort to enhance public media. Mr. Knobbe serves on the board of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, The Huntington Free Library, and on advisory committees for The NYC League of Women Voters and more.