Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc., the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing female leadership in audio, is adding four new members to its Board of Directors.
At the same time, current Board Member Randi P’Pool has been appointed to the Executive Board as Secretary.
Joining the MIW Board of Directors are:
- Townsquare Media of Rockford, Ill. Market President Allyson Hillman
- Audacy Inc. in San Francisco Sr. VP/Market Manager Kieran Geffert
- KKBQ “93Q Country” in Houston Asst. PD/Music Director/Afternoon Host Lauren “Lo” Sessions-Barker
- Salem Media Group Chief Revenue Officer Linnae Young
MIW is composed of senior-level female audio professionals who leverage their expertise, influence, and leadership to help women across the industry develop stronger management and leadership skills.
“We are thrilled to welcome Allyson, Kieran, Lauren, and Linnae to the MIW Board,” MIW Board President Sheila Kirby said. “Each brings a depth of experience and a commitment to service that strengthens our mission and expands our impact. Their leadership will play a meaningful role in shaping the development of future women leaders in audio. We also extend our gratitude to Lindsay Adams, Angie Balderas, and Haley Jones for their years of dedicated service and invaluable contributions to MIW. Their work continues to inspire the path forward.”
In addition to these four new members, 2026 Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. Board of Directors includes: Nancy Abramson, SVP, Affiliate Sales & Content at Compass Media Networks, Becky Brenner, Consulting Partner at Albright & O’Malley & Brenner Consulting, Meg Dowdy, Regional Director of Content at Townsquare Media, Lisa Fields, President of Media Staffing Network, Lori Flowers, Manager of Integrated Marketing for Urban One, Sheila Kirby, MIW Board President, Dawn Krause, Vice President of Finance at Midwest Communications, Maria Laing, Senior Vice President for Mr. Master, Jenna Miller, Senior Account Executive – Audacy, Randi P’Pool, Owner of P’Pool Media, and Leslie Scott.
