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!
Meet new member, Sandra den Boer. She is an editor for the International Hearing Society's all-member newsletter, The Hearing Professional, which focuses on industry news, membership highlights and best practices, and other important information for healthcare hearing professionals. She also co-hosts a monthly eclectic book club with her sister.
Member Sara Strohschein shares an "inside look" into creating engaging pitches - and more - for New York Times Best Sellers.
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...
Member Lisa Becker Campbell provides a "behind the scenes" look on the challenging, but wonderful, day in the life of a freelance writer - and how you can get started too!
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!
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!
