The Alliance for Women in Media and its Foundation (AWM/F) have finalized its roster of 2023 National Board of Directors and Officers.
Five individuals have taken officer roles, while three women are new directors serving on the board.
Taking officer roles are:
- Annie Howell, Chair, Chief Communications Officer, Hallmark Media
- Katina Arnold, Incoming/Vice Chair, Vice President, Communications, ESPN
- Heather Cohen, Immediate Past Chair, Executive Vice President, The Weiss Agency
- Brenda Hetrick, Treasurer, President, Matrix Solutions
- Monica Bloom, Treasurer-Elect, VP of Marketing for First Look Media
At the same time, the following leaders will begin serving on the AWM Board of Directors for their first two-year term:
- Cori Abraham, SVP, Entertainment Unscripted Development, Crime and Documentary Development, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming
- Jayne Bussman-Wise, Creator Acquisition & Growth, Amazon AMP
- Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, CEO, American Urban Radio Network
Second term directors on the AWM Board of Directors are:
- Kenetta Bailey, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Clear Channel Outdoor
- Marsha Cooke, Vice President & Executive Producer, ESPN Films and 30 for 30
Continuing to server on the AWM Board of Directors are:
- Catherine Badalamente, President & CEO, Graham Media Group
- Thea Mitchem, Executive Vice President of Programming, iHeartMedia
- Marie Tedesco, Chief Financial Officer, Beasley Broadcast Group
The following leaders will continue serving on the AWM Foundation Board of Directors:
- Tim Clarke, Senior Vice President, Digital Audio Content, Audacy
- Vicki Lins, President and CEO, CTAM
- Mike McVay, President, McVay Media
- Deborah Parenti, Publisher, Radio Ink and RBR+TVBR
- Josie Thomas, Former Executive VP, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, CBS (Retired)
- Christine Travaglini, President, Katz Radio Group
“The role of the AWM and Foundation boards is to lead our organizations and industry
as we recognize, connect and educate women in all facets of media.” stated Becky Brooks, the group’s President. “With our mission to advance all women in media, it is as vital as ever to have insightful, diverse leadership. This year’s directors are dedicated to investing their time and resources to guide us and foster growth for AWM and each of our programs.”
