Chantilly, VA- Women in Cable & Telecommunications (WICT) today announced the members of the 2006 Board of Directors for WICT and the 2006 Board of Trustees for the WICT Foundation.  Melanie Penna, vice president of human resources at Comcast Cable Communications, will succeed Susan Scott as chair of the WICT Board of Directors.  Scott will remain a member of the executive committee in her role as Immediate Past Chair.  Jill Campbell, senior vice president of operations for Cox, will retain responsibilities as chair of the WICT Foundation Board of Trustees.  The WICT Board of Directors and the WICT Foundation Board of Trustees are comprised of individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and represent all facets of the industry.  A full listing of both boards appears below.

“2005 was a banner year for WICT in many respects; record membership levels, doubled enrollment in BMLI, increased participation in the PAR Initiative and new programs for 2006,” said Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, WICT President and CEO.  “These accomplishments are a direct result of the dedication and leadership provided by members of both boards.  Their varied experiences and perspectives from across the industry will help us ensure that we continue to serve our members and stay abreast of industry trends.”

2005 WICT Board of Directors
Executive Committee

Chair- Melanie Penna, Vice President, Human Resources, Comcast Cable Communications, Inc.
Vice Chair - Jessica Heacock, Senior Vice President , Affiliate Marketing, MTV Networks
Secretary- Jennifer Dangar, Vice President, New Media Distribution, Discovery Communications
Treasurer -Janice Arouh- Senior Vice President, Network Distribution and Service, Hallmark Channel
Chapter Director- Ellen East- Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, Cox Communications
Appointed- Lynne Costantini- Senior Vice President, Programming, Time Warner Cable
Immediate Past Chair- Susan Scott
Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, President & CEO, Women in Cable & Telecommunications

Directors At Large

Nomi Bergman- Executive Vice President - Strategy & Development, Advance Newhouse
Jill Campbell, Senior Vice President,Operations, Cox Communications- Central Division
Sherita Ceasar- Vice President/General Manager, Charter Communications
Sandra Colony- Senior Vice President, Communications, Insight Communications
Nadine Finnerty- Director of Distribution Strategies & Finance, Comcast Corporation
Shelley Fischel- Executive Vice President, HR & Admin and Labor Counsel, Home Box Office
Kelli Richardson Lawson- Executive Vice President, Marketing & Communications, BET
Pamela Mackenzie- Vice President, Adelphia Communications
Sue Panzer- Vice President , Distribution & Field Marketing, Lifetime Television
Shirley Powell- Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Jeannine Sommer- Senior Vice President, Search Management, Carlsen Resources

2005 WICT Foundation Board of Trustees
Executive Committee

Chair- Jill Campbell, Senior Vice President-Operations, Cox Communications- Central Division
Vice Chair- Chris Moseley- Executive Vice President/ Chief Marketing Officer, Hallmark Channel
Secretary-Lisa Hall- President & Chief Operating Officer, Oxygen Media, Inc.
Treasurer- Janice Arouh- Senior Vice President, Network Distribution and Service, Hallmark Channel
Appointed- Amy Banse, President, Comcast Interactive Media
Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, President & CEO, Women in Cable & Telecommunications

Trustees

Bridget Baker- Executive Vice President, NBC Universal Cable
Jessica Heacock, Senior Vice President , Affiliate Marketing, MTV Networks, WICT Inc. Vice Chair
Landel Hobbs- Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Time Warner Cable
Jadz Janucik- Senior Vice President, NCTA
Brooke Bailey Johnson- President, Food Network
Michael Lovett- Executive Vice President/COO, Charter Communications
Marva Smalls-Executive Vice President, Public Affairs, Chief of Staff, Nickelodeon
Joe Stackhouse- Senior Vice President, Comcast Midwest Division
Italia Commisso Weinand- Senior Vice President, Programming and HR, Mediacom
David Zagin- Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, A&E Television Network

About WICT
For over twenty-five years, Women in Cable & Telecommunications (WICT) has partnered with cable and telecommunications leaders to provide leadership programs and services, and create professional advancement opportunities for women. WICT is the oldest and largest professional association advocating for women in the cable and telecommunications industry, with 20 local chapters and satellites serving over 5,000 members across the country. WICT develops women leaders who transform our industry through highly regarded professional events, educational programming and networking opportunities. For more information, visit www.wict.org

About the WICT Foundation
The WICT Foundation is responsible for the advocacy initiatives of Women in Cable & Telecommunications (WICT), the oldest and largest professional association serving women in the cable and telecommunications industry. The WICT Foundation serves as a catalyst for industry change through research, development, advocacy and education. Its current effort, the PAR Initiative, measures and supports the advancement of industry women against the following standards: Pay Equity, Advancement Opportunities and Resources for Work/Life Support. Groundbreaking programs such as the PAR Initiative, and other WICT Foundation research on issues such as work/life balance and the business case for gender diversity, have inspired industry-wide advancements for women.

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