The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Inc. non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting has a President-Elect, and she will begin her term on January 1, 2025.
Taking the role from Ruth Presslaff is a woman who most recently served as SVP of Sales Acceleration for Audacy.
That individual is Sheila Kirby, whose previous roles include those of SVP/Talent Development at Tribune Sales Solutions and President of Strategic Sales Development at Interep. Additionally, Kirby served as the CEO and the owner of sales consultancy Morrison and Abraham. Streamline Publishing’s Radio Ink has named her one of the “Most Influential Women in Radio,” highlighting her significant impact and influence.
“Kirby’s dedication to professional development and her commitment to advancing the role of women in radio make her an ideal fit for the MIW organization,” MIW said. “In her role as President-Elect, she will continue to champion the mission of MIW, supporting and empowering women across all facets of the radio industry.”
Kirby commented, “Nothing is more meaningful to me than helping women advance in their careers, especially at a time when women in various industries are finally having a well-deserved surge of recognition.”
Presslaff has served as MIW Board President since 2020 and will serve as Past President. She said, “Working with our extraordinary board to become a 501 (c)(3) and create new mentorships for programming, engineering, on-air and our Speak Up program, as well as multiple state Association partnerships has been immensely rewarding. I know under Sheila’s incredible leadership, MIW will continue to soar and serve.”
The 2024 Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. Board of Directors includes Lindsay Adams, General Sales Manager for Good Karma Brands Chicago; Angie Balderas, Senior Vice President, and Market Manager with Entravision Communications; Becky Brenner, Consulting Partner at Albright & O’Malley & Brenner Consulting; Erica Farber, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Radio Advertising Bureau; Lori Flowers, Manager, Integrated Marketing and Project Management for Radio One; Tricia Gallenbeck, Regional Vice President of Reno & Eugene, OR for Cumulus; Brittney Jackson, Director, Integrated Marketing for Radio One + Reach Media; Haley Jones, Head of Independents for Luminate; Sheila Kirby; Dawn Krause, Vice President of Finance for Midwest Communications, Inc.; Maria Laing-Smith, Senior Vice President of Mr. Master; Jenna Miller, Play by Play Marketing Consultant for Good Karma Brands; Randi P’Pool, CEO of P’Pool Media; Ruth Presslaff, President of Presslaff Interactive; and Leslie Scott, Vice President of Digital Audio Content for Audacy.
