MIW Adds Emmis’ Graham To Board
• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) announces the addition of Emmis Indianapolis Market President Taja Graham to its Board of Directors. MIW is a 501(c)(3) charitable entity consisting of top-level female radio pros who use their experience, influence and resources to help other women in radio develop management and leadership skills. MIW Board President Ruth Presslaff commented, “After decades of service, MIW founding member Mary Beth Garber transitioned off our board this year; we are ever grateful for her contributions. Today, with open arms, we welcome Taja Graham to fill her seat. From MIW Mentee to Board Member, LSM to Market President, Taja embodies the spirit and strength of the MIW’S beliefs and mission.”
Graham’s radio career began in 1991; she joined Emmis in 1996, progressing up the ladder in various management roles before attaining her current position in January 2021. In 2010 Graham completed the “Rising Through the Ranks” Management Course for Women presented annually by RAB, BMI and MIW, and she’s a proud 2011 graduate of the MIW Mildred Carter Mentoring Program.
“As someone who has benefitted from the mentoring and networking MIW offers, I’m thrilled to serve alongside this dynamic group of women,” Graham said. “The organization’s mission is critical for the long-term success of our industry. We must continue to make a priority the importance of recruiting, developing and promoting a diverse talent pool at all levels while we create a path for future leaders.”
In addition to Ms. Graham, MIW Board Members include Lindsay Adams, VP, National Partnerships, Audacy; Corinne Baldassano, SVP of Programming & Operations, Take On The Day, LLC/The Dr. Laura Program; Angie Balderas, SVP/GM, Entravision; Valerie Blackburn, Principal for VKB Media Consulting; Erica Farber, Pres./CEO of the RAB; Tricia Gallenbeck, VP/Market Manager, Cumulus; Valerie Geller, President, Geller Media International; Sheila Kirby, SVP, Sales Acceleration, Audacy; Denyse Mesnik, President, The Mesnik Group; Beth Neuhoff, Pres./CEO, Neuhoff Media; Kay Olin, Principal, Olin & Associates; and Ruth Presslaff, President, Presslaff Interactive Revenue. Both Corinne Baldassano and Erica Farber are founding members of the MIW organization. Taja Graham can be congratulated at tgraham@indy.emmis.com.
