Learn valuable tips and perspectives on internships from AWC Detroit member Lisa Rotarius' recap of our recent student event "Internships and You", led by a team of expert professional advisors and past interns.
Congrats to Linda Solomon, our newest Media Room Spotlight! As a nationally recognized photojournalist, she has worked with many celebrities, and generously shared her talents to make a huge difference in underprivileged children's lives in more than 50 U.S. cities.
Member Joanne C. Gerstner has launched an exciting new global content venture with Facebook. Learn more about Open Court, her newsletter platform, focused on sports, science and life. Joanne wants to share this experience and help AWC Detroit members think about their own newsletter ventures!
Congratulations to Joni Hubred, our latest Media Room Spotlight! Under her leadership, the Farmington Voice is a thriving local news publication. We applaud this multi-talented entrepreneur, communications advocate, award-winning journalist and author of a thrilling mystery series.
Eileen Wunderlich, AWC Detroit Board member at large, has written a delightful article on the career paths of the children of four AWC Detroit members and how they were influenced by their parents – featuring Shelley Danner, Ben Gardner, Eric Kiska and Peter Robins-Brown. Hear more from this new generation of communicators about their chosen careers.
Congratulations to Kimberly Voet, our August Media Room Spotlight! On her way to becoming a very successful News Director, she held a number of newsroom positions. Learn more about the woman responsible for managing the broadcast and digital newsrooms at WDIV-TV Detroit. She's a leader we can learn a lot from!
Congratulations to Nancy Kaffer, our July Media Room Spotlight! She is an accomplished Detroit Free Press columnist working hard to share honest and informed opinions on current events in local, state and national politics. It's a tough job and she does it so well!
Congratulations to Carol Cain, our June Media Room Spotlight! What an amazing career and role model for us all! She is a 12-time Emmy award winning journalist from her work on Michigan Matters and Eye on the Future specials. Her high profile work in local Detroit and national media ranges from producer, host, editor, issues commentator, to columnist. She's interviewed many famous people and had "once in a lifetime" experiences along the way...
Congrats to Vickie Thomas, our May Media Room Spotlight! She recently retired from WWJ 950 Newsradio following an impressive 30+ year career in media and is now the new Communications Director of Detroit. She is a strong voice for the voiceless and continues her weekly "Black Business Minute" podcast.
Recent BGSU grad and new AWC member Kimberly McNeil made the most of her circumstances and demonstrated real leadership in her efforts to build the BGSU student chapter. AWC Detroit recently partnered with Kimberly and BGSU in our first student outreach event. Teamwork makes the dream work!
