The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM)‘s 2026 National Board of Directors and Officers are now in place, as the organization continues to celebrate its 75th year of women across the industry.
OFFICER ROLES
- Monica Bloom, Chair, Chief Marketing Officer, Kino Lorber Media Group
- Catherine Badalamente, Incoming/Vice Chair, President & CEO, Graham Media Group
- Katina Arnold, Immediate Past Chair, Senior Vice President, Disney Advertising Communications, The Walt Disney Company
- Marie Tedesco, Treasurer, Former Chief Financial Officer, Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (Retired)
- Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, Treasurer-Elect, CEO, American Urban Radio Network
NEW DIRECTORS SERVING ON THE BOARD
The following leaders will begin serving on the AWM Board of Directors for a two-year term:
- Bridget Bogee, Head of Social, Meta AI
- Rashida Jones, Founder & CEO, Imagine Strategies
- Erin O’Flaherty, Head of Creative Development, Wondery/Amazon
- Michelle Duke, President, NAB Leadership Foundation/Chief Impact Officer, NAB
SECOND-TERM DIRECTORS SERVING ON THE BOARD
The following leaders will serve a second term on the AWM Board of Directors:
- Jaclyn Levin, President, Shriver Media
- Debra OConnell, President, News Groups and Networks, Disney Entertainment
INCUMBENT DIRECTORS SERVING ON THE BOARD
The following candidates will continue serving on the AWM Board of Directors:
- Cori Abraham, SVP, Unscripted Content for Entertainment, Versant
- Jayne Bussman-Wise, VP, Growth, Strategy & New Ventures, Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL)
- Rebekah Dopp, CEO, IABBB; Founder and President, Exponent
- Ann Hailer, President of Broadcast, Locality
AWM/F President Becky Brooks commented that strong and visionary leadership among women “remains essential to expanding access and strengthening community. The experience and commitment of this year’s Board will help ensure that AWM continues to create meaningful opportunities, foster connection, and support the next generation of women shaping the future of media.”
