AWM Names 2026 National Board Leadership

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 4:30pm CT

Alliance for Women in Media (AWM)

The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) has announced its 2026 National Board of Directors and Officers as the organization marks its 75th anniversary.

"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 of the AWM Foundation. "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."

Officer Roles

Monica Bloom, Chief Marketing Officer of Kino Lorber Media Group, will serve as Chair. Catherine Badalamente, President and CEO of Graham Media Group, has been named Incoming/Vice Chair. Katina Arnold, Senior Vice President of Disney Advertising Communications at The Walt Disney Company, will serve as Immediate Past Chair.

Marie Tedesco, retired Chief Financial Officer of Beasley Broadcast Group, has been named Treasurer, with Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, CEO of American Urban Radio Network, serving as Treasurer-Elect.

New Directors

Four leaders will begin two-year terms on the Board:

• Bridget Bogee, Head of Social at Meta AI
• Rashida Jones, Founder and CEO of Imagine Strategies and former President of MSNBC
• Erin O'Flaherty, Head of Creative Development at Wondery/Amazon
• Michelle Duke, President of the NAB Leadership Foundation and Chief Impact Officer at the National Association of Broadcasters

Jaclyn Levin, President of Shriver Media, will serve a second term on the Board.

Incumbent Directors

The following members will continue serving on the AWM Board:

• Cori Abraham, SVP of Unscripted Content for Entertainment, Versant
• Jayne Bussman-Wise, VP of Growth, Strategy & New Ventures, Professional Women's Hockey League
• Rebekah Dopp, CEO of IABBB and Founder and President of Exponent
• Ann Hailer, President of Broadcast, Locality

The 2026 board brings together executives from across broadcast, digital, advertising, and content development sectors as AWM continues its mission to advance women in media leadership.