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William F. Baker has taken a leading role in helping to shape American broadcasting in both the commercial and public sectors. Author, lecturer and recipient of many honors and awards, he is a sought after expert in the field and a well-known advocate for the educational potential of television. He has served as CEO of Educational Broadcasting Corporation, the licensee of Thirteen/WNET and WLIW21 New York, for 20 years. Thirteen/WNET is the flagship public broadcasting station, the premier national public television program producer and the most-watched public television station in the United States. Mr. Baker previously served a dual role as president of Westinghouse Television, Inc., and chairman of Group W Satellite Communications, where he was instrumental in establishing five cable networks, including the Disney Channel and Discovery Channel. Mr. Baker received his BA, MA and PhD degrees from Case Western Reserve University, and he is the recipient of honorary degrees from several universities. Areas of interest: media and communications, social enterprise.