Nancy Wood

Chief Progress Officer

In her role, Nancy leads the team of professionals who are working to ensure that The Public’s Radio has the resources to grow as a community institution. While “fundraiser” was not on her “what I want to be when I grow up” list as a girl, her fearlessness for slinging Girl Scout cookies was surely a sign.

She started in public radio while still a journalism student at the University of Wyoming in Laramie (go, Cowboys!). Nancy worked at Wyoming Public Radio for several years before her public media career path continued across the country, taking her to Phoenix, Chicago, North Dakota, Las Vegas and Pittsburgh. She joined The Public’s Radio in February 2020.

Nancy’s nonprofit fundraising career includes a few stints outside of public media as well, but her passion for causes and extensive experience have brought her back every time. Outside of work, her passions include music, the performing arts, sunshine and spending time with her very spoiled feline family.