Meet our team! Our Education and Community Engagement (ECE) department is dedicated to creating unique media content that amplifies community voices of those who live and work in Montgomery County. Our team of industry professionals achieves this by offering classes, hosting MCM community events, and providing opportunities for individuals to become content creators across all MCM platforms. We also serve as a portal for local access users, producers, podcasters, and other content contributors. We are a passionate group of individuals who provide quality educational resources and programs to Montgomery County residents of all ages and backgrounds. We believe that everyone in Montgomery County should have access to knowledge and the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in the media landscape and we are here to amplify community voices.
Our team is made up of experts in various fields, who bring a wealth of media and education knowledge and experience to the table. We are here to serve as a resource for our community members and partners.
We are excited to connect with you and learn more about how we can support your media goals and initiatives. Together, we can make a difference and create a brighter future for all MoCo residents. Meet our team and reach out to us at ece@mymcmedia.org to let us know how we can support your media needs.
Danielle Ricks, ECE Education & Community Engagement Director
Danielle Ricks, MCM ECE Director: Danielle describes herself first and foremost as a storyteller. As MCM’s Director of ECE, she brings over thirty-five years of broadcast production to the role having produced for ABC, BET, Walt Disney and CBS, to name a few. Danielle also has over fifteen years of social media, brand marketing and public relations experience working for nonprofits and corporations big and small. In addition to her role at MCM, she is an Adjunct Professor at my alma mater, Howard University in the Cathy Hughs School of Communications. She has produced over 100 online training workshops and dozens of in-person training sessions nationally and abroad which put her in the unique position of leading the ECE department. “I love getting the residents of Montgomery County residents as excited about how to navigate through the media landscape as I am! I strive to teach, engage, empower and innovate our MCM members through unique storytelling that will amplify community voices.
Delmar Patterson, ECE Media Education Production Manager
Delmar Patterson, MCM ECE Media Education Production Manager: Delmar comes to MCM from another community media organization, DCTV. While at DCTV he worked as a Multimedia Specialist and Instructor. Delmar brings a wealth of experience to the team with a background in media production as an instructor, producer, editor, script writer, videographer, film maker and social media specialists.At MCM, Delmar is responsible for creating, producing and editing educational content and teaching multi-media and production classes. Delmar also manages volunteer productions helping our members produce programming for our two broadcast channels.
Julian Lee, Multimedia Production & Community Engagement Coordinator
Julian Lee, Multimedia Production & Community Engagement Coordinator: Julian joined the team after successfully completing an MCM tech certification, volunteering on MCM productions, and completing the 2025 MCM DFI Fellowship. Julian is responsible for managing the logistical and administrative aspects of ECE’s digital content. Acting as a central hub, he oversees project schedules and community events, while also producing creative content—including basic graphic design, photography, and social media management—to amplify community voices. Julian is passionate about stories that are being erased, and subtly promoting his channel, Purple Hoodie Productions.
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