AWM & Foundation’s New Board, Officers

• The Alliance for Women in Media and its Foundation (AWM/F) are pleased to announce its 2023 National Board of Directors and Officers:

Officers: Annie Howell, Chair (Chief Communications Officer, Hallmark Media); Katina Arnold, Incoming/Vice Chair (VP, Communications, ESPN; Heather Cohen, Immediate Past Chair, (EVP, The Weiss Agency); Brenda Hetrick, Treasurer (President, Matrix Solutions); Monica Bloom, Treasurer-Elect (VP, Marketing, First Look Media).

New Directors (two-year term): Cori Abraham, SVP, Entertainment Unscripted Development, Crime and Documentary Development, NBCUniversal Television & Streaming; Jayne Bussman-Wise, Creator Acquisition & Growth, Amazon AMP; Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, CEO, American Urban Radio Network.

Second-Term Directors: Kenetta Bailey, SVP, Marketing, Clear Channel Outdoor; Marsha Cooke, VP & Executive Producer, ESPN Films and 30 for 30.

Incumbent Directors Remaining On The Board: Catherine Badalamente, President & CEO, Graham Media Group; Thea Mitchem, EVP of Programming, iHeartMedia; Marie Tedesco, CFO, Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.

AWM Foundation Board: Tim Clarke, SVP, Digital Audio Content, Audacy; Vicki Lins, President & CEO, CTAM; Mike McVay, President, McVay Media; Deborah Parenti, Publisher, Radio Ink, RBR, & TVBR; Josie Thomas, Former EVP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, CBS (Retired); Christine Travaglini, President, Katz Radio Group.

“The role of the AWM and Foundation boards is to lead our organizations and industry as we recognize, connect and educate women in all facets of media,” said Becky Brooks, President, AWM/F. “With our mission to advance all women in media, it’s as vital as ever to have insightful, diverse leadership. This year’s directors are dedicated to investing their time and resources to guide us and foster growth for AWM and each of our programs.”