MIW, WBA Announce Jen Kasper as the First Mentee in WI

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | 4:50pm CT

Jen Kasper

The MIW Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Wisconsin program, a partnership between MIW and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, announces Jen Kasper as their inaugural mentee. Kasper has 29 years in the broadcast industry. She began her career at WRDB and WNFM in Reedsburg, WI. In 1997, Kasper joined WPVL-AM & FM with QueenB Radio and then transitioned into the Morgan Murphy Media family where she has played roles as an Account Executive, Sales Manager, Director of Sales and currently as their Market Manager for the FM & AM and Digital Properties.

Wisconsin is the second state to partner with MIW after the first partnership was launched in 2022 with the Minnesota Broadcasters Association. This state-focused program pairs mentees aiming to advance into higher management roles within radio broadcasting with established female mentors. The mentor provides ongoing coaching and guidance to their mentee to grow their essential skills and techniques, making them an effective leader in radio. MIW hopes to expand this program to all 50 states.

MIW Board President Ruth Presslaff said, "Witnessing the mission of MIW continue to expand and flourish across the country reinforces our commitment to women in the industry and demonstrates the ongoing need for support, guidance and mentorship. We're delighted to welcome Jen and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association into the MIW family and look forward to building this amazing network of women in broadcast."

"We are thrilled to have Jen be the first to take part in this wonderful opportunity," added WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind. "The number and quality of the applications was truly inspiring. The future is a bright one for women in Wisconsin broadcasting."

Kasper remarked, "I am thrilled to have been selected for this ground-breaking program. When I began my career in broadcast, female mentors were few and far between. MIW provides such valuable connections allowing me to strengthen my career with Morgan Murphy Media, QueenB Radio and the community I serve."