AWM Announces 2026 Board & Officers
• The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) is pleased to announce the 2026 National Board of Directors and Officers.
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 — SVP, Disney Advertising Communications, The Walt Disney Company • Marie Tedesco, Treasurer — Former CFO, Beasley Broadcast Group (Retired) • Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, Treasurer-Elect — CEO, American Urban Radio Network.
New Directors (2-year term): Bridget Bogee, Head of Social, Meta AI • Rashida Jones, Founder & CEO, Imagine Strategies (Former President, MSNBC) • Erin O’Flaherty, Head of Creative Development, Wondery/Amazon • Michelle Duke, President of the NAB Leadership Foundation and NAB Chief Impact Officer.
Second-Term Directors: Jaclyn Levin, President, Shriver Media • Debra OConnell, President, News Groups and Networks, Disney Entertainment
Incumbent Directors On AWM Board: 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.
“As the Alliance for Women in Media celebrates 75 years of advancing women across the industry, strong and visionary leadership remains essential to expanding access and strengthening community,” said Becky Brooks, President, AWM/F. “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.”
Board member photos and bios are posted HERE.
