Katelyn Mecca and Meirah Shedlo Eidelman
Katelyn Mecca and Meirah Shedlo Eidelman Katelyn Mecca and Meirah Shedlo Eidelman Katelyn Mecca and Meirah Shedlo Eidelman Katelyn Mecca and Meirah Shedlo Eidelman

Katelyn Mecca and Meirah Shedlo Eidelman

Recorded September 30, 2025 15:15 minutes
Katelyn Mecca and Meirah Shedlo Eidelman
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Id: osb000104

Description

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Project Manager Meirah Shedlo Eidelman [no age given] and Project Coordinator Katelyn Mecca [no age given] discuss launching and managing the Next Generation Warning System grant program. They reflect on building relationships with rural and tribal stations, adapting through uncertainty, and the pride they take in knowing their work saved lives through improved emergency alerting.

Subject Log / Time Code

0:32
Meirah Shedlo Eidelman and Katelyn Mecca talk about the NGWS program and its mission.
3:29
Meirah reflects on developing the program from the ground up.
6:45
Meirah and Katelyn share early success stories, including a Florida station expanding reach and saving lives.
7:25
Meirah and Katelyn reflect on mentoring stations with limited technical resources.
11:08
Meirah and Katelyn recall team camaraderie and building a supportive workplace culture.

Participants

  • Katelyn Mecca
  • Meirah Shedlo Eidelman

Recording Locations

Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership

Partnership Type

Outreach