Gracies Fireside Chat: Jones & Couric
• The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) announced that TODAY co-host Sheinelle Jones will lead an exclusive fireside chat with award-winning journalist Katie Couric at the upcoming 2025 Gracies Leadership Awards on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Tribeca 360° in New York City, where Couric will be honored with the distinguished Gracies Icon Award in recognition of her groundbreaking career and contributions to media.
“Sheinelle and Katie are two of the most respected voices in journalism, each using their platforms to inform and inspire,” said Becky Brooks, President of AWM/F. “To have them together on stage promises an authentic, insightful conversation that embodies what the Gracies are all about, celebrating women whose work shapes and advances our industry.”
In addition to Katie Couric, the Gracies Leadership Awards luncheon will honor seven exceptional leaders whose creativity, influence, and vision continue to shape the future of media and entertainment: Martha Benyam, COO, Kino Lorber • Rita Ferro, President of Global Advertising, The Walt Disney Company • Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming, Music Strategy & News, BET Networks • Alissa Pollack, EVP, Global Music Marketing & Strategy, iHeartMedia • Valari Dobson Staab, Chairman, NBCUniversal Local • Jenna Weiss-Berman, Head of Audio & Podcasts, Paper Kite Productions • Michelle Duke, President, NAB Leadership Foundation & NAB Chief Impact Officer, recipient of the AWM Legacy Leadership Award.
The luncheon will also recognize Dayana Matasheva (Columbia University) as the recipient of the 2025 AWM Foundation/NCTA — The Internet & Television Association Student Scholarship, celebrating the next generation of women pursuing excellence in media. Reserve your seat HERE today to be part of this exclusive conversation and celebration of leadership in media.
