Executive Action: AWM & Foundation
• The Alliance for Women in Media and its Foundation (AWM/F) are pleased to announce the 2024 National Board of Directors and Officers:
Officers: Katina Arnold, Chair, Vice President (Corporate Communications, ESPN); Monica Bloom, Incoming/Vice Chair (Chief Marketing Officer, MHz Choice | Topic Streaming); Annie Howell, Immediate Past Chair (Chief Communications Officer, Hallmark Media); Catherine Badalamente, Treasurer (President & CEO, Graham Media Group); Marie Tedesco, Treasurer-Elect (CFO, Beasley Media Group, Inc.).
New AWM Directors (two-year term): Isabel Lara, Chief Communications Officer, NPR; Jaclyn Levin, President, Shriver Media & Founder, Liminal Space Media; Christine Moran, Head of Creator Partnerships, Electrify Video Partners; Debra OConnell, President, News Group & Networks, Disney Entertainment.
Second-Term Director: Thea Mitchem, EVP of Programming, iHeartMedia
Incumbent Directors Remaining On Board: Cori Abraham, SVP, Entertainment Unscripted Development, Crime and Documentary Development, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming; Kenetta Bailey, SVP, Marketing, Clear Channel Outdoor; Jayne Bussman-Wise, VP, Team Business Operations, Professional Women’s Hockey League; Marsha Cooke, VP & Executive Producer, ESPN Films and 30 for 30; Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, CEO, American Urban Radio Network.
AWM Foundation Board: Tim Clarke, SVP, Digital Audio Content, Audacy; Heather Cohen, President, The Weiss Agency; Vicki Lins, President & CEO, CTAM; Mike McVay, President, McVay Media; Christine Travaglini, President, Katz Radio Group
“The leadership of our Board of Directors has allowed AWM and our Foundation to advance women in media for more than seventy years of triumphs and trials,” said Becky Brooks, President, AWM/F. “The past year has underscored the need for steadfast leadership in the face of unforeseen challenges. The mix of diverse and insightful voices on this year’s Boards will continue the important work of prioritizing recognition, connection and education of women across all facets of media.”
