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.
Congratulations to Sherri Kolade, our April Media Room Spotlight! She passionately covers the issues and amplifies the views of her community. She is a strong voice for the marginalized and the underrepresented. Sherri has a proven record of excellence in various communications and media roles. We applaud her!
Congratulations to Lisa Brody, our March Media Room Spotlight, for her editorial and long-form feature excellence as well as her generosity in mentoring the next generation of journalists.
Congratulations to Chanel Stitt, our February Media Room Spotlight, who has already seen impressive success in the early stages of her career, now with the Detroit Free Press. Learn more about her journey and advice to other women pursuing a similar path.
Congratulations to Marie Osborne, our January Media Room Spotlight, widely recognized for her award-winning excellence in radio with a compassionate heart of gold to match.
Returning member, Susan Carney, has had an impressive career journey from comms to journalism and back again, based on her love of words, language and storytelling. Her career path is a great example of continuous growth and taking on new challenges.
Congratulations to Jamie Edmonds, our December Media Room Spotlight, for her work as an Emmy-nominated sports anchor and reporter and being a strong role model in a market still tough for women to succeed in.
Congratulations to Ameera David, our November Media Room Spotlight, for making an impact with her stories on determined Metro Detroit communities and individuals and shining a light where people are facing challenges, most recently the devastating financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our residents.
Congratulations to Tresa Baldas, our October Media Spotlight for her excellence and fearlessness in reporting on crime, corruption, and critical social justice issues.
We applaud Kelley Root, Executive Editor of Crain's Detroit Business, as the first woman to be recognized in our 2020 Media Room Spotlight campaign highlighting media and journalism excellence in the Metro Detroit area.
