Dallas, Texas (September 5, 2023): Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting, and the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF), are delighted to announce Lucretia Lee-Arceneaux as the first 2023 MIW NABLF Launch program recipient.
Launch is a brand-new partnership between MIW and the NAB Leadership Foundation dedicated to supporting and guiding women in radio who are relatively new to the industry. The first of its kind, this program will target the development and curation of talent, this year focused on the engineering side of radio.
From a passion ignited at the age of seven while watching WKRP Cincinnati, Lucretia Lee-Arceneaux followed her dream to work in broadcasting. She pursued this drive with her education at SAE Atlanta as an Audio Engineer, and then on to Colorado Media School and the Colorado Broadcasters Association CBA Engineering Academy. Entering the broadcast industry, she continued to excel with roles at internet-based and broadcast radio companies, leading her to her current role as a Broadcast IT Engineer for iHeartMedia . Lucretia aspires to become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with a vision of overseeing radio and TV buildout projects, as well as driving OTT TV developments. Lucretia is an active member in organizations such as SBE (2014), AES (2014), Grammys (2014), SMPTE (2016), Emmys (2019), and IEEE/WIE/BTS (2022)
MIW Board President Ruth Presslaff commented on the announcement, “MIW and NAB Leadership Foundation have been cooking on this idea for a while. We are so glad it's now a reality and equally so to have Lucretia as our first mentee.”
“Mentoring is the bridge that connects the wisdom of experienced professionals with the aspirations of those who follow, paving the way for a brighter future. It’s an honor to have been selected as the first mentee in the Launch Engineering Mentorship Program. Not only is it a unique learning opportunity, it's a chance to support and build relationships with other women leaders in the broadcast industry, and that’s exciting," said Lee-Arceneaux.
"We are thrilled to partner with Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc., to unveil the Launch program, a milestone initiative aimed at fostering the next generation of female leadership in radio broadcasting,” said NABLF President Michelle Duke. “I’m so proud of Lucretia Lee-Arceneaux and her achievements. As a graduate of the foundation’s Technology Apprenticeship Program, she exemplifies the ingenuity, determination and technical prowess that not only enriches our industry but sets a high standard for those who follow. We are excited to work alongside MIW to support Lucretia as she scales new heights in her career and continues to contribute to the evolution of the radio broadcasting landscape."
For more information on the MIW NABLF Engineering Mentorship program, please visit www.radioMIW.com.
About MIW: Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) is a volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of top-level female radio professionals, from across the country, who are dedicated to using their influence and resources to help other women in radio broadcasting develop management and leadership skills. The MIW organization is equally committed to advocating for the advancement of women to senior positions within the radio industry. For more information, please visit www.RadioMIW.com.
About NAB Leadership Foundation: The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (formerly the NAB Education Foundation) rebranded in 2018 in recognition of its role in developing broadcasting’s future leaders. The Foundation is dedicated to advancing the industry through leadership, diversity and community service. Learn more at www.nabfoundation.org.
About NAB: The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.