Ann Hailer, President of Broadcast at Locality, has been appointed as a new director on the 2025 National Board of Directors for the Alliance for Women in Media and its Foundation (AWM/F). As AWM/F prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Gracie Awards, President Becky Brooks highlighted the importance of strong leadership. The board’s dedication and expertise will help advance AWM’s mission of connecting, elevating, and advancing women in media.

February 18, 2025 (New York City/Los Angeles) – The Alliance for Women in Media and its Foundation (AWM/F) are pleased to announce the 2025 National Board of Directors and Officers. “As we prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Gracie Awards—five decades of recognizing the incredible achievements of women across all media—strong leadership is more important than ever,” said Becky Brooks, President, AWM/F. “The dedication and expertise of this year’s Board will ensure that we continue to connect, elevate and advance all women in media, driving our mission forward for years to come.”

NEW DIRECTORS SERVING ON THE BOARD

The following leaders will begin serving on the AWM Board of Directors for a two-year term:

Rebekah Dopp, Founder and President, Exponent

Ann Hailer, President of Broadcast, Locality