Ingrid Becker

Experience

• 

  Vallejo Times-Herald

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1989

  Staff Writer

  Covered local and county government for a daily community newspaper.. My original reporting on leaks at a toxic waste dump above a suburban community exposed lax regulatory enforcement and lead to state hearings and eventual closure of the site.

• 

  United Press International

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Staff Reporter

  Covered state and federal courts for international wire service. Also covered general assignment news and worked early morning news desk assisting clients and editing copy.

• 

  Marin Independent Journal

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1996

  Staff Writer

  Reported on Marin County criminal justice for a daily countywide newspaper. Also reported on business and real estate. Produced an award-winning series on gender diversity gap at Marin's publicly-traded companies.

• 

  San Francisco State University

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1995

  University Lecturer

  Taught a beginning news writing course for an accredited state university journalism program. Created original curriculum to develop strong writing skills and encourage critical thinking.

• 

  The Recorder

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Associate Editor

  Wrote staff editorials and supervised the work of two staff reporters for a leading daily legal newspaper.

• 

  Contract and independent journalist

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Editor/ Reporter/Producer

  Edited reporters, and produced content for leading print, broadcast and online clients. Successfully launched and produced monthly radio program focused on community health in underserved areas.

• 

  The Center for Investigative Reporting

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Staff Reporter

  Produced stories on environmental topics and engaged outside partners to air them. I was the first staff audio journalist at this national non-profit investigative journalism organization that is now a multimedia enterprise with a weekly broadcast and podcast.

• 

  KQED

  Jun 2003 - Sept 2018

  Senior Producer

  I led an award-winning team of KQED Public Radio's most senior reporters, producers, and editors as the top news manager for the station's statewide news service, "The California Report." In 2018 we achieved record audience growth with more than 700,000 weekly listeners throughout California, southern Oregon, and Western Nevada. Under my leadership, the program grew to include two daily morning drive-time broadcasts as well as a weekly radio magazine and regular digital content.I recruited, coached and mentored a diverse staff that is now among the station's top performers. Reporters I supervised are now working at major media outlets including National Public Radio, Marketplace, and The Los Angeles Times. I have extensive audio production experience. I directed breaking news, set best practices for and produced dozens of live radio specials and was the lead editor for enterprise and investigative stories recognized by every major journalism organization. Our stories helped inspire legislation and public policy changes to enhance job safety and save lives. Show less

• 

  Alameda County Community Food Bank

  Jul 2019 - now

  Associate Director of Community Engagement

  As a member of the leadership team at a large community food bank I manage staff and oversee an engagement program that welcomes 17,000 volunteers annually. I create programs and initiatives to meet operational needs and deepen community support. Working closely with the development team, I ensure we foster relationships with a diverse set of partners including corporate groups, education institutions and civic organizations. I partner with the food bank’s policy and advocacy team to develop strategies for volunteers to support Census participation, voter engagement and other civic initiatives.During the Covid-19 pandemic I managed our disaster service worker program, created public safety protocols and ensured the successful reintegration of community volunteers to meet significantly larger operational needs. Show less

• 

  Ingridbeckerphotography.com

  Jan 2020 - now

  Photographer

  Independent Bay Area photographer specializing in environmental portraits, documentary, and community events. Coming in 2024, "Jingletown Works," a multi-year exploration of the artists and small businesses in one mixed-use neighborhood.