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Loren Hudson
SVP & Chief Diversity Officer
Comcast Cable
Hudson has launched and expanded
a number of professional development
programs for leaders through
partnerships with organizations like
CoachDiversity to help create more
inclusive teams; Tone Networks to
provide online microlearning for
female talent and allies; and Latino
Leadership Institute, to help develop
and elevate Latino leaders.
If I took a six-month
sabbatical, I would travel the
world. The opportunity to
experience new cultures and meet
new people is a passion of mine. It is
humbling to immerse myself in the
rich history of the places I have read
about throughout my life. "
Pearlena Igbokwe
Chairman
Universal Studio Group
It hasn't been an easy year for Igbokwe
with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA
strikes, but she has done
everything in her power to ensure
creatives see her studios as a safe
place to dream. The four powerhouse
studios under Igbokwe's
purview-Universal Television, UCP,
Universal Television Alternative
Studio and Universal International
Studios-produce more than 3,000
hours of content for the world's linear
and streaming services. Igbokwe
is also known for her work on
the Television Academy Executive
Committee and the Friends Board of
the Saban Community Clinic.
Kristin Johnson
Founder & CEO
Hotwire Communications
Johnson loves a challenge. While actively
expanding Hotwire's footprint,
Johnson is also providing internet
access and digital literacy to underserved
communities. She played a
key role in developing The Underline,
a park located beneath the Metrorail
commuter line in Miami's Brickell
neighborhood, with free high-speed
WiFi that might be otherwise unattainable
for some area residents.
A leadership book I recommend
is Simon Sinek's 'Start
with Why.' I think it helps
teams identify the core value they are
offering the market-and underscores
the need for the emotional connection
to a product or company. "
Becky Jones
Chief Marketing & People Officer
Viamedia
Jones led Viamedia to one of its
most productive years yet by prioritizing
people. She created initiatives
like One Team, One Mission-now
a company mantra, especially for
training and HR purposes-and the
Management Engagement Training
Program, boosting productivity by
15%. During the 2022 midterm elections,
she spearheaded Viamedia's
Political Ad Spending Research
Initiative.
Mentoring has taught me
the power of words. It's
crucial to speak with care
to avoid embarrassing or belittling
someone. I've also learned the
importance of celebrating every
achievement, no matter how minor. "
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Georgia Juvelis
Chief Communications Officer
AMC Networks
Mary Kang
SVP, Chief of Staff, Ad Sales Strategy
A+E Networks
Recently promoted to Chief Communications
Officer, Juvelis has worked
on campaigns touting spinoffs from
the company's long-running " The
Walking Dead " franchise as well as
its new Anne Rice Immortal Universe
properties. She also oversees
internal communications for roughly
2,000 employees, creating initiatives
and resource groups that foster employee
engagement.
I have a few things that help
me de-stress. They include
baking with my kids, looking
at art, decluttering and micro naps.
The key is that whatever it is, I'm
forcing myself to put the phone down
or step away from the computer. "
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Kang is recognized across the industry
for how she has upheld A+E's
values-kindness, creativity, collaboration-with
a transparent and
feedback-oriented leadership style.
A first-generation Korean American,
she is passionate about DEI, advocating
for more women in front of
and behind cameras. She serves as
executive sponsor of A+E's Prime
Timers employee resource group.
I admire Gen Z's fearlessness
and openness. It's
amazing how accepting
they are of differences. In fact, they
embrace them and are unafraid about
voicing injustices. I think the world
needs a little more of that right now. "
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