NPR has elected Jo Lambert as the chair of its Board of Directors, which includes 22 other members.
“I am honored to step into the role of Board Chair at this consequential moment for NPR and the public media system,” Lambert said. “The past year has clearly demonstrated our incredible resilience and the profound, mission-critical strength of our 50-state Network.
“With strong momentum behind us — reflected in growing audience and donor support — I look forward to working with NPR’s leadership and the entire Network to chart our course ahead,” Lambert concluded.
Lambert is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Olo, a business-to-business software company that serves more than 750 restaurant brands and 90,000 locations.
She previously served as the President and General Manager of Yahoo Consumer, while also serving in executive positions at PayPal, Venmo, and American Express.
NPR’s 23-member board includes 12 Member Directors, nine Public Directors appointed by the Board, the NPR Foundation Chair, and the NPR President and CEO.
Jo Lambert originally joined the Board of Directors in 2022, serving as Vice Chair. Shawn Turner, a member since 2024, has been elevated to replace her as Vice Chair.
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