Women In Cable Telecommunications Group

Washington, DC ยท Founded 2010

Professional association advancing women leaders in media and technology industries

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Program Delivery
Topic
Community Services
Contact
Abbie O'Dell
Website Contact

About Organization

Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) empowers women to achieve their professional goals in media, entertainment, and technology through leadership development and networking. Based in Washington, DC, the organization operates with 18 employees and $6.0 million in annual revenue. WICT provides mentorship programs, executive coaching, research, and advocacy promoting gender diversity and women's advancement in the industry.

What They Focus On

Core Services

Primary programs and activities aligned with organizational mission and community needs

Community Partnerships

Collaborative relationships with organizations and stakeholders strengthening collective impact

Capacity Building

Infrastructure and resource development enhancing organizational effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$1.3M

+16.6% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$1.1M

-11.3% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$2.6M

+7.9% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $1,308,548 $1,117,362 $2,550,168 0
2023 $1,122,116 $1,259,836 $2,362,759 0
2022 $1,287,820 $1,509,806 $2,442,271 0
2020 $1,172,916 $730,058 $2,592,487 0
2018 $1,421,716 $1,687,355 $2,114,380 0

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Assessment

    Identifying community needs and organizational priorities through data analysis and stakeholder consultation

  • 02

    Planning

    Developing strategic initiatives and allocating resources to address identified needs and opportunities

  • 03

    Implementation

    Delivering programs and services through trained staff, volunteers, and community partnerships

  • 04

    Evaluation

    Measuring outcomes and collecting feedback to improve effectiveness and accountability

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Women In Cable Telecommunications Group

Core Programs

Primary services and activities aligned with organizational mission and strategic priorities

Community Outreach

Public engagement and partnership initiatives expanding reach and impact of organizational programs

Capacity Building

Infrastructure development and training programs strengthening organizational effectiveness and sustainability

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Women In Cable Telecommunications Group.

Maria E. Brennan, CAE

Maria E. Brennan, CAE

President & CEO
Jason Brown

Jason Brown

VP, Program Operations
Jessa Cooke

Jessa Cooke

SVP, Educational Programs
Laine Culbreath

Laine Culbreath

EVP, Finance & Administration
Kayla Daley

Kayla Daley

Manager, Marketing & Communications
Lesa Faris

Lesa Faris

Chief Operating Officer
Cindy Key

Cindy Key

SVP, Strategy & Business Development
Megan Marksberry

Megan Marksberry

VP, Program Administration
Louise Martin

Louise Martin

Manager, Membership & Chapter Development
Kathleen McNally

Kathleen McNally

VP, Membership & Chapter Development
Elena Montanez

Elena Montanez

Executive Administrator
Luisa Rivera

Luisa Rivera

Programming & Business Development Coordinator
Amanda Sawney

Amanda Sawney

SVP, Marketing & Communications
AO

Abbie O'Dell

Immediate Past President - Pacific Nw
1 hrs/week
AS

Alexis Shiro

Communications Co-Director - Greater Philly
3 hrs/week
AV

Allison Violette

Program Director - New England
2 hrs/week
AH

Alysen Hargrove

Co-Director: Wict Speaks - Rocky Mountain
3 hrs/week
AS

Amber Schwiesow

President - Midwest
5 hrs/week
AH

Amy Hoffman

Director Of Programming - Southeast
5 hrs/week
AP

Amy Pape

Director-At-Large - Southern California
2 hrs/week
AB

Andi Bledsoe

President - Heartland
1 hrs/week
AO

Andi Odjemski

Chief Of Staff - Greater Philly
3 hrs/week
AM

Andrea MacEy

Director At Large - New York
1 hrs/week
AO

Ann Oliver

Director-At-Large - Greater Ohio
1 hrs/week
AM

Annemarie Medina

Director-At-Large - Florida
5 hrs/week
AC

Antionette Clarke

Director-At-Large - Southern California
2 hrs/week
BN

Barbara Nelms

Immediate Past President - Rocky Mountain
2 hrs/week
BS

Belinda Schmid

Marketing Director - Southern California
2 hrs/week
BB

Brandee Brown

Director: Mentoring - Rocky Mountain
1 hrs/week
CF

Camilla Formica

President - Rocky Mountain
12 hrs/week
CA

Carol Ann Sweeney

Immediate Past President - Greater Philly
3 hrs/week
CP

Carol Preston

Membership Co-Director - Greater Philly
3 hrs/week
CR

Carrie Ruddock

Director: Tech It Out - Rocky Mountain
4 hrs/week
CS

Chasity Shahi

Director Of Membership - Midwest
5 hrs/week
CS

Chelsea Slaughter

Director Of Mentoring - Southeast
5 hrs/week
CA

Cher Anderson

Director At Large - Heartland
1 hrs/week
CT

Chetali Tyagi

Sponsorship Co-Director - Greater Philly
3 hrs/week
CM

Chris Morter

Director At Large, By-Laws - Southeast
5 hrs/week
CR

Christina Rodocker

Immediate Past President - Carolinas
2 hrs/week
CT

Christina Thompson

Director At Large, Marketing & Comms - Southeast
5 hrs/week
CD

Crystal Daily

President - Pacific Nw
2 hrs/week
CH

Crystal Hill

Vice President - Southwest
1 hrs/week
CH

Crystal Hill

Vice President - Southwest
1 hrs/week
CS

Crystal Scales

Director Of Inspire Awards - Southeast
5 hrs/week
DH

Dana Harper

Content Director - Greater Philly
3 hrs/week
DI

Danielle Iorio

President - Greater Pittsburgh
2 hrs/week
DS

Danielle Senour

Programming Co-Director - Greater Philly
3 hrs/week
DJ

Darlene Jennings

Executive Engagement Co-Director - Greater Philly
3 hrs/week
DG

Darralyn Griffin

Chapter President - Great Lakes
2 hrs/week
DI

Dawn Imbriale

President - Southwest
1 hrs/week
DI

Dawn Imbriale

President - Southwest
1 hrs/week
DB

Deidra Bartlett

Director-At-Large - Greater Ohio
1 hrs/week
DK

Devangna Kaushish

Communications Co-Director - Greater Philly
3 hrs/week
DM

Diana Monk

President - Carolinas
3 hrs/week
DB

Dina Baraiolo

President - New England
2 hrs/week
DA

Doreen Awuku-Agyeman

Director Of Programming - Southeast
5 hrs/week
ES

Elizabeth Serafin

Co Director: Finance - Rocky Mountain
4 hrs/week
EF

Emma Fox

Vice President - Midwest
5 hrs/week
EM

Erika Morales

Vice President - Greater Chicago
3 hrs/week
EE

Erin Elliott

Director-At-Large - Greater Ohio
1 hrs/week
ES

Erin Skiro

Mentorship Director - Greater Philly
3 hrs/week
FF

Felicia Felton

Programming Director - Southern California
2 hrs/week
GM

Gema Morales

President - Greater Texas
5 hrs/week
AA

Abby Andal

Communications (From 9/24) - Midwest
5 hrs/week
AM

Alexandra Martinez Diaz

Webmaster - Norcal
1 hrs/week
AC

Allen Camacho

Programming - Southwest
1 hrs/week
AM

Amy MacLean

Ambassador - Washington Dc
1 hrs/week
AA

Angela Anderson

Chapter Advisor, Exec Champion - Greater Ohio
1 hrs/week
AL

Angela Lambright

Social Media Chairperson - Greater Ohio
1 hrs/week
AM

Ann Montgomery

Member-At-Large - Greater Texas
5 hrs/week
AJ

Anna Jankord

Dir. Of Marketing & Comms - Midwest
5 hrs/week
AS

Arianna Suguimitzu

Marketing/Social Media - Greater Texas
5 hrs/week
BB

Brandee Brown

Mentoring - Greater Texas
5 hrs/week
BT

Brenda Tinnemeyer

Membership - South - Midwest
5 hrs/week
BM

Bridget McCrory

Executive Champion - Greater Philly
3 hrs/week
CH

Candance Harris

Mentoring - Greater Texas
5 hrs/week
CD

Carol Dell

Ambassador - Greater Pittsburgh
2 hrs/week
CR

Caroline Rodriguez

Membership - Greater Texas
5 hrs/week
CE

Catherine Ellis

Dir. Of Event Prod. & Tech - Southeast
5 hrs/week
CT

Cathy Traczek

Chapter Advisor - Greater Chicago
1 hrs/week
CH

Catrice Harp

Assoc. Dir. Virtual Tech - Southeast
5 hrs/week
CW

Charlie Weiss

Head Of Strategy And Lea Awards - Southern Califor
2 hrs/week
CT

Chulee Techopichetwongsa

Executive Outreach - Southern California
2 hrs/week
CR

Cliona Robb

Member At Large - Virginia
2 hrs/week
DW

Danielle Wade

Executive Champion - Pacific Nw
1 hrs/week
DC

Danny Cohen

Diversity Equity & Inclusion - Greater Texas
5 hrs/week
DP

Debra Piscola

Chapter Advisor - Greater Chicago
1 hrs/week
DT

Deejay Tolbert

Programming - South - Midwest
5 hrs/week
DH

Deenen Harris

Marcom - Great Lakes
2 hrs/week
DK

Deniere Keller

Dir. At Large - Data Optim. (To 7/24) - Carolinas
2 hrs/week
EC

Eddie Chau

Marcom - Norcal
1 hrs/week
EG

Edward Griggs

Membership Chairperson - Greater Ohio
1 hrs/week
EP

Emily Pusic

Dir. At Large - Fundr/Spons - Carolinas
2 hrs/week
EC

Emma Conwell

Membership Chairperson - Greater Ohio
1 hrs/week
ED

Erica Dean

Advisor - Greater Pittsburgh
2 hrs/week
ES

Erin Skattum

Ambassador - Greater Texas
5 hrs/week
HD

Heidi Donovan

Chapter Advisor - Great Lakes
1 hrs/week
JL

Jack Latzer

Executive Champion - Pacific Nw
1 hrs/week
JS

Jacquelyn Smith

Executive Champion - Greater Philly
3 hrs/week
JM

Jamie Mosmeyer

Scholarship - Greater Texas
5 hrs/week
JB

Jay Brown

Dir. At Large, Philan. & Sp. Initiatives - Sou
5 hrs/week
JP

Jennifer Porterfield

Senior Dir. Of Marketing & Comms - Southeast
5 hrs/week
JP

Jennifer Potter

Communications - Greater Chicago
1 hrs/week
JR

Jennifer Rudd

VP - Greater Pittsburgh
2 hrs/week
JB

Jenny Blackburn

Chapter Advisor - Gov & Compl - Carolinas
3 hrs/week
JP

Jenny Prime

Ambassador - Washington Dc
1 hrs/week
JF

Jessica Fazio

Membership - Florida
5 hrs/week
JM

Joan Marwitz

Industry Adv./Dire: Strat. Partnerships - Rocky Mo
3 hrs/week
JC

Joanna Casas

Scholarship - Greater Texas
5 hrs/week
JF

Jodi Friedman

Executive Champion - Greater Philly
3 hrs/week
JH

Jonica Hartman

Chapter Advisor - Carolinas
2 hrs/week
JK

Judy Klein

Ambassador - Washington Dc
1 hrs/week

Milestones

2018

Revenue Peak

2018

Reached $1,421,716 in annual revenue demonstrating organizational growth

2021

Program Expansion

2021

Expanded services and outreach to reach more beneficiaries and strengthen community impact

2024

Partnership Growth

2024

Developed strategic partnerships with organizations to leverage resources and expand reach

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Ongoing programs and services reaching communities through mission-aligned activities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AH
Abigail Halitzer Membership Co-Chair - New York 2.00 hrs/week
AH
Adrienne Henley Treasurer - Greater Ohio 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Ai-Lin Chen Mentoring Chair - Greater Pittsburgh 2.00 hrs/week
AK
Alana Koenig Mentoring Circle Co-Chair - New York 2.00 hrs/week
AD
Alyssa Deangelis Prime Access Co-Chair - New York 2.00 hrs/week
AE
Amy Evans Secretary - Greater Texas 5.00 hrs/week
AJ
Andrea Jomides Coach Cat. Co-Chair, Co-Chair Treasurer - New York 2.00 hrs/week
AC
Angela Churchill Programming Chair - Greater Pittsburgh 2.00 hrs/week
AM
Angela Myers Programming Chair - Greater Pittsburgh 2.00 hrs/week
AK
Anna Knobeloch Tio Chair - Midwest 5.00 hrs/week
AL
Anne Loescher Director At Large, Board Development - Southeast 5.00 hrs/week
AP
Annette Perozich Membership Chair - Greater Pittsburgh 2.00 hrs/week
AM
Aretina Maholmes Sponsorship Chair - Heartland 1.00 hrs/week
AT
Ascencion Tito Cueto Sponsorship Co-Chair - Greater Chicago 1.00 hrs/week
AD
Ashely Dunn Communications Chair - New England 2.00 hrs/week
AC
Ashley Curttright Sponsorship Chair - Heartland 1.00 hrs/week
AL
Ashley Little Secretary - Greater Chicago 2.00 hrs/week
BC
Barbara Casados Programming Chair - Norcal 1.00 hrs/week
BT
Becky Trask Membership Co-Chair - Southwest 0.50 hrs/week
BW
Becky Woods Director: Board Operations - Rocky Mountain 4.00 hrs/week
BS
Beth Sherman Programming Chair - Virginia 2.00 hrs/week
BO
Bonnie Ouellette Mentoring Chair - Virginia 2.00 hrs/week
BP
Brandie Pickkett Board At Large - Great Lakes 1.00 hrs/week
BA
Brianna Allen Marcomm Co-Chair - New York 2.00 hrs/week
BJ
Brittani Johnson Marketing/Comm. Chair - Florida 5.00 hrs/week
BJ
Brittany Jacobson Operations Chair - Greater Philly 3.00 hrs/week
CM
Candace McIntyre Membership Co-Chair - Washington Dc 5.00 hrs/week
CM
Carrie McCoy Treasurer - Greater Texas 5.00 hrs/week
CM
Carrie Mineer Treasurer - Greater Ohio 1.00 hrs/week
CW
Celine West Website And Social Media Chair - Southern Californ 2.00 hrs/week
CM
Chelsea Markus Programming Co-Chair - New York 2.00 hrs/week
CH
Cheri Harrison Membership Chair - Heartland 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Chlorissa Scott Finance Chair (To 8/24) - Midwest 5.00 hrs/week
CG
Christina Ghirardi Volunteer/ Outreach Chair - Southwest 0.50 hrs/week
CT
Cindy Turski Treasurer - Southwest 0.50 hrs/week
CH
Courtney Huber Secretary - Washington Dc 5.00 hrs/week
CD
Cristine Duff Treasurer - Great Lakes 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Crystal Byrd Programming Chair - Washington Dc 5.00 hrs/week
CL
Cynthia Lowery Membership Chair - New England 2.00 hrs/week
CR
Cynthia Rivas Sponsorship Chair - Southwest 0.50 hrs/week
DK
Dana Kimmel Secretary - Greater Pittsburgh 2.00 hrs/week
DS
David Smith Membership Chair - Greater Pittsburgh 2.00 hrs/week
DJ
Debbie Jones Sponsorship Chair - Virginia 2.00 hrs/week
DM
Debra Malick Som Chair - Midwest 5.00 hrs/week
DR
Deena Reiniger Mentoring Chair - Midwest 5.00 hrs/week
DB
Deidre Beckham Sig. Events Chair- Vlb/ Hol. Party/ Tio - Greater 2.00 hrs/week
DA
Diana Avila Secretary - New England 2.00 hrs/week
DN
Diana Nekouei Co-Treasurer - Greater Philly 3.00 hrs/week
DB
Dominique Batiste VP & Programming Co-Chair - New York 2.00 hrs/week
EC
Elizabeth Chernow Treasurer - Washington Dc 5.00 hrs/week
EM
Erin Mulder Programming Chair - Greater Pittsburgh 2.00 hrs/week
ER
Erin Richards Treasurer - Greater Pittsburgh 2.00 hrs/week
GP
Gaby Perez Membership Chair- Co Chair - Greater Chicago 1.00 hrs/week
GT
Georgia Tokuda Secretary - Southern California 2.00 hrs/week
GJ
Gloria Jolley Mentoring Chair - Southern California 2.00 hrs/week
HS
Hannah Scott Secretary - Southwest 0.50 hrs/week
HS
Heather Schmitt Membership Chair - Greater Pittsburgh 2.00 hrs/week
HL
Hilda L Toscano Strategic Planning Chair - Greater Chicago 1.00 hrs/week
IM
Ivory Mitchell Sig. Events Chair- Vlb/ Hol. Party/ Tio - Greater 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jackie Carpenter Board At Large - Great Lakes 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jaime Craig Membership Chair - Norcal 1.00 hrs/week
JL
Janine Lee Marketing And Comms Co-Chair - Washington Dc 1.00 hrs/week
JJ
Jayfis Jackson Board At Large - Great Lakes 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jenn Manchester Marketing And Communications Chair - Southwest 0.50 hrs/week
JB
Jenna Blakeslee Programming Chair - New England 2.00 hrs/week
JH
Jennifer Holt Strategic Planning Chair - Greater Chicago 1.00 hrs/week
JP
Jennifer Prandini Programming Chair - Norcal 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jennifer Rosson Mentoring Chair - Greater Pittsburgh 2.00 hrs/week
JS
Jennifer Steadman Marketing Chair - New England 2.00 hrs/week
JB
Jessica Burbach Sponsorship Co-Chair - New York 2.00 hrs/week
JR
Jessica Rodriguez Co-Treasurer - Florida 5.00 hrs/week
JC
Johanna Corbridge Secretary - Pacific Nw 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Johnika Byrd Treasurer - Virginia 2.00 hrs/week
JZ
Joy Zappacosta Communications Chair - Greater Philly 3.00 hrs/week
JV
Juan Velasquez Membership Chair- Co Chair (To 12/24) - Greater Ch 1.00 hrs/week
Michelle L. Rice
Michelle L. Rice Chair
Rhonda Crichlow
Rhonda Crichlow Vice Chair
Lori LeBas
Lori LeBas Treasurer
Samira Panah Bakhtiar
Samira Panah Bakhtiar Industry Relations Committee Chair
Catherine Bohigian
Catherine Bohigian Development Committee Chair
Loren Hudson
Loren Hudson Strategic Planning Committee Chair
Asif Sadiq
Asif Sadiq Governance Committee Chair
Alaka Williams
Alaka Williams Chapter Development Committee Chair
Maria E. Brennan, CAE
Maria E. Brennan, CAE President & CEO
Mike Bair
Mike Bair Spectrum Networks
Val Boreland
Val Boreland Versant
Roy Cho
Roy Cho Versant
Patty Donaldson
Patty Donaldson Cisco
Kelley Drukker
Kelley Drukker A+E Global Media
Stephanie Gorski
Stephanie Gorski Accenture
Barbara Kalosieh
Barbara Kalosieh AMC Networks
Soraya Loerts
Soraya Loerts Liberty Global
Toni Murphy
Toni Murphy Astound Broadband
Kia Painter
Kia Painter Cox Communications
Cindy Parsons
Cindy Parsons CSG International
Matt Schnaars
Matt Schnaars NBCUniversal
Jeannie Thurston
Jeannie Thurston Midco
Elizabeth Wright
Elizabeth Wright Paramount, A Skydance Corporation

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$259K

Total Forgiven

$261K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

14

Loan Details 1 loan

$258,800
Forgiven
Forgiven: $260,520 100%
Approved Apr 14, 2020
Lender Truist Bank
Jobs Reported 14
Forgiven On Feb 16, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$11K Grants Given
1 Organizations

Top Grantees

1 total
UF
Unite For Her WEST CHESTER, PA
$11K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Women In Cable Telecommunications Group

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(202) 827-4794

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2000 K Street NW Ste 350 Washington, DC 20006