Public Media Women in Leadership

Public Media Women in Leadership Public Media Women in Leadership (PMWL) was co-founded in January 2015 by public media veterans Dean

Happening Tomorrow ⏰Join Sonja Pasquantonio, VP of HR & Executive Leadership Coach at Connecticut Public Media, alongsid...
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

The conversations that shape executive leadership happen before the next opportunity arrives.Join us next Tuesday for PM...
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

Only 6 days until Leadership Academy begins.If you’re a current or aspiring C-suite leader, this is your opportunity to ...
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.

If you're in the C-suite, or preparing for it, this conversation is for you!Join Sachi Kobayashi (NPR) and Nikki Jones (...
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.

What if the only thing standing between you and your path to the C-Suite was saying yes? Public media is changing, and t...
06/26/2026

What if the only thing standing between you and your path to the C-Suite was saying yes?

Public media is changing, and the leaders who will shape its future are preparing today.

Thanks to the generous support of our founding sponsor, CARS - Charitable Adult Rides and Services , we’re awarding 10 scholarships valued at $1,000 for Leadership Academy Module 2: Taking the Lead: Fundraising in a Time of Disruption.

Whether you’re a senior leader, a director expanding your influence, or preparing for the C-suite, this is your opportunity to invest in your future.

✨ 10 Scholarships Available
✨ Designed for Current & Aspiring Leaders
✨ Apply Today. Lead Tomorrow.

Apply now at https://bit.ly/4gCKVlW

06/25/2026

Registration is open, and seats won't last.��Leadership Academy Module 2 kicks off July 14th. 6 sessions. Fireside Chat Style plus Group Mentoring. Practical frameworks for leading in transformational philanthropy and organizational growth in public media.��This is the investment, in yourself or in someone on your team who's ready to drive revenue at the highest level.��Secure your spot now at pmwl.org/lead �

06/19/2026

The C-suite doesn’t wait, and neither should your development.

We’re opening registration for Leadership Academy Module 2: Taking the Lead: Fundraising in a Time of Disruption: a summer cohort built specifically for the next generation of rising C-Suite leaders responsible for inspiring collaborations and generating revenue in the public media system and nonprofit media space.��This isn’t a lecture series. It’s the virtual classroom where you can build confidence, connect with a community of leaders who can be a lifeline beyond your organization, and learn how to lead on the big institutional Asks, Revenue Resilience projects, and navigate the challenges that come with supporting organizations and teams through constant change and uncertainty.
�Whether the C-suite is on your horizon or already knocking at your door, this program was built for you.��Kickoff: July 14 | Sessions through August 20th�Register now at pmwl.org/lead

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