Public Media Women in Leadership

08/31/2026

📣 We’ve moved! Come connect with us on LinkedIn.

For the latest from Public Media Women in Leadership, including Brave Talk 2026 updates, leadership opportunities, industry news + more, be sure to follow our LinkedIn page.

This Facebook community isn’t going away, but LinkedIn is where you’ll find our most current updates and announcements.

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🧡 Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay bold.

Public Media Women in Leadership | 1,663 followers on LinkedIn. The Public Media Women in Leadership group was co-founded in January 2015 by public media veterans Deanna Martin Mackey and Jeannie Ericson. The purpose of the group is threefold: establish a mentorship program to better prepare women w...

08/28/2026

👀 Public Media, we need to talk.

Everything is changing. How will you lead?

Registration is officially OPEN for Brave Talk 2026: Brave & Bold, Turning Disruption into Action! 🔥

September 23–24 | Now Virtual

Join us for two bold half-days featuring big ideas, candid conversations and leaders ready to get real about what it takes to lead through change.

🎤 Bold voices including Public media's newest CEO’s + Future-focused leadership.
💡 AI, innovation & what’s next
⚡ Interactive Action Labs
🤝 Ideas and connections you can put into action

Featuring Yamiche Alcindor, Jackie Payne , Molly Kawahata, Julie Pham, PhD , Holly Kernan, Kenya Young, Pamela Johnston , Kerri Hoffman , Jeannie Ericson , Maribel Lopez and more!

🔗 Register now here: https://lnkd.in/esbHjHXx

Brave Talk 2026 is made possible with Founding Support from CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services), Ongoing Support from Wyncote Foundation, and Powered By Public Media Infrastructure (PMI), CDP Community, PRX , Stanton Chase: Executive Search & Leadership Consultants & Greater Public.

08/18/2026

🚨 HAPPENING TOMORROW!

There’s still time to join the conversation you’ve been waiting for!

How do you budget, forecast, and make smart financial decisions when the ground keeps shifting?

Join Glenda Davis (WABE), Carlin Beckman (Siegel) (WNIN), and Kimberly D. Singleton (KERA) for a candid, practical conversation designed for public media leaders navigating uncertainty right now.

👉Tuesday, August 18
⏰ 1 PM ET | 10 AM PT

Come ready for real-world insights you can take back to your organization and your leadership.

There’s still time to register! Visit pmwl.org/lead for more.

08/03/2026

Happening Tomorrow ⏰

Join Sonja Pasquantonio, VP of HR & Executive Leadership Coach at Connecticut Public Media, alongside Jennifer Strachan, PMWL Board Member and Former Public Media Executive, for a timely conversation on leading through uncertainty, building trust, and strengthening institutional resilience.

Whether you’ve been with us since day one or are just discovering the Leadership Academy, there’s still time to join us as we near the halfway point of Module 2.

Invest in your leadership at pmwl.org/lead today!

Special thanks to our Founding Sponsor, CARS, and to the Wyncote Foundation and Stanton Chase for investing in the future of public media leadership.

07/30/2026

Honoring a trailblazer by lifting up the next ones. 🎙️

We’re proud to introduce the Deanna Mackey Award — a $2,500 cash award recognition for an emerging public media leader who leads with tenacity, vision, and a commitment to the future of our industry.

Nominations are open now and self-nominations are welcome.

Made possible by the generous support of .

🔗 Nominate by Aug 29 → https://forms.gle/NUBf8dW268uMk9FR7

Winners will be informed the week of September 14th, and later announced that month at our Brave Talk virtual conference.

07/24/2026

🚨 If your fundraising strategy depends on one revenue stream, this session is for you.

The strongest public media organizations are diversifying revenue, embracing innovation, and preparing for what’s next.

Join us for Course 3: Building Sustainable Revenue Beyond Traditional Methods as industry leaders share what’s working today.

We’re honored to learn from an outstanding panel of leaders:

✨ Lana Berck, Chief Development Officer, CARS
✨ Tracy Kaplan, Vice President of Membership, KQED
✨ Sean Coveleski, Stand Up To Cancer

📅 Tuesday, July 28
🕙 10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET
(Virtual)

Thank you to our Founding Sponsor, CARS, for your continued investment in developing the next generation of public media leaders.

Want to join us? We’d love to see you there! Sign up at pmwl.org/lead

07/17/2026

The conversations that shape executive leadership happen before the next opportunity arrives.

Join us next Tuesday for PMWL’s Leadership Academy Module 2 as Trisha Richter (KPBS) and Liz Cheng (GBH, GBH Kids, WORLD Channel)share how today’s leaders are building mission-aligned partnerships that drive sustainable growth.

Whether you’re already in the C-suite or preparing for it, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

📅 Tuesday, July 21
🕙 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET

Special thanks to our Founding Sponsor, CARS - Charitable Adult Rides and Services, whose support make leadership opportunities like this possible.

🎟️ Sign Up Today: pmwl.org/lead

07/10/2026

Only 6 days until Leadership Academy begins.

If you’re a current or aspiring C-suite leader, this is your opportunity to sharpen the strategies needed to lead through disruption.

Join us for Module 2 as we explore the future of fundraising, innovation, and resilient leadership in public media.

Seats are still available.
Enroll today at pmwl.org/lead

Presented by PMWL with support from our Founding Sponsor, CARS.

07/08/2026

If you're in the C-suite, or preparing for it, this conversation is for you!

Join Sachi Kobayashi (NPR) and Nikki Jones (Rocky Mountain PBS) as they kick off our PMWL Leadership Academy Module 2: Taking the Lead: Fundraising in a Time of Disruption.

Learn how today's executives are using AI, data, predictive analytics, and CRM strategy to make smarter fundraising decisions while building stronger, more sustainable teams.

📅 Tuesday, July 14
🕙 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET

A special thank you to our Founding Sponsor,CARS - Charitable Adult Rides and Services, whose support helps make leadership development opportunities like this possible.

🎟️ Register today at www.pmwl.org/lead

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July!

As America marks 250 years, we reflect on the many voices, stories, and leaders who have shaped our nation’s history. From moments of courage and progress to the ongoing pursuit of a more inclusive democracy, our shared story continues to evolve through those who choose to lead, serve, and inspire change.

At Public Media Women in Leadership, we believe strong leadership begins with listening, learning, and creating space for every voice to be heard.

Today, we celebrate the rich history that connects us while looking ahead to the future we are building together.