MIW Announces Jessica Williams as 2024 'Speak Up' Mentee

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, July 1, 2024 | 4:33pm CT

Jessica Williams

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) names Jessica Williams, a national AC host, and Community Outreach Director for Townsquare Media in Rochester, MN as 'Speak Up's' 2024 mentee. Created in partnership with Media Staffing Network and Laurie Kahn before her death, Speak Up! is a one-year program designed for one mentee from any department in a small to medium radio market.

The 'Speak Up' program is designed to encapsulate so much of what Laurie brought to the industry; a mentorship that encourages and empowers women to develop confidence and sharpen communication skills - to hone the ability to effectively speak up in order to further attain her goals.

Since Williams joined the radio industry in 2017, she has been named one of the Top 20 Content Creators for Townsquare Media and was invited to Rising Through the Ranks in Nashville. She is the PM Drive host for several AC stations with Townsquare Media the Community Outreach Director for Townsquare Media in Rochester and serves on the board of directors for The Landing MN. In 2023, Williams was also honored as the 2023 mentee for the MIW Minnesota State Broadcasters Mentorship program.

MIW Board President Ruth Presslaff said, "Jessica is such a talent and I'm so excited to see her awarded this mentorship. I suspect Laurie Kahn would be very proud of this choice. Sincere thanks to Lisa Fields, President of Media Staffing Network for the continued support of this program and the incredible mentoring she contributes."

"I am truly overwhelmed with excitement and gratitude," added Williams. "Hearing those words, 'You're our mentee' has left me spinning. I'm so thankful for the amazing women who will guide me over the next year, those I've already had the pleasure of meeting, and for the visionaries behind this mentorship program. I can't wait for the incredible journey ahead."