Chicago Women Executives Champion Equity and Inclusion at iHeart Studio Event

Photo – #5 – CAPTION: iHeartMedia Chicago’s International Women’s Day Soirée – Group of Attendees (All Photos courtesy of iHeart Chicago)

In a dynamic gathering at the iHeart Chicago Sound Studio last week, Chicago Women Executives convened to amplify the importance of equity and inclusion in the workplace. The event was aptly titled iHeartMedia Chicago’s International Women’s Day Soirée.

Hosted by iHeart Chicago and moderated by its on-air personalities, the event provided a platform for these leaders to share their unique insights and experiences.

Throughout the afternoon, panel discussions resonated with attendees, offering practical guidance and fostering connections among participants. The conversations revolved around fostering an inclusive environment and highlighting the transformative power of embracing diversity.

iHeart Chicago will broadcast empowerment messages on its radio stations throughout Women’s History Month.

One event highlight was the presentation of the prestigious iHeartMedia Chicago International Women’s Day Leadership Award. This year, the honor was bestowed upon Mary Kate Daly (MBA), Senior Vice President and Chief of Community Health Partnerships and Transformation for the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Here are some photos from last week’s iHeart Studio event:

CAPTION: (L-R) – iHeartMedia Chicago International Women’s Day Soirée – “New Generation of Leaders and Mentorship”

Melissa Forman, 93.9 LITE FM Morning Show Host; Sonya Blakey, Inspiration 1390 Program Director and Morning Show Host; Guadalupe Corona, Senior Shop Manager, Garrett Popcorn Shops; Crystal Allen, Trade Marketing Manager, Garrett Popcorn Shops; and Megan Chody, Proud Owner, Garrett Popcorn Shops and Frango Chocolate

Photo #2/Panel #2 – CAPTION: (L-R) – iHeartMedia Chicago International Women’s Day Soirée – “Women of Color and Family Legacy” 

Jeanne Sparrow, V103 Weekend Show Host and Karen Ford, President, Sutton Ford

Photo #3/Panel #3 – CAPTION: (L-R) – iHeartMedia Chicago International Women’s Day Soirée – “Brand Loyalty and Emotional Connection”

Nicky Sparrow, Senior Vice President, Multicultural Sales, iHeartMedia Markets Group; Khat Ghani, Vice President, Sales, iHeartMedia Multi-Platform Group-Chicago; Angi Taylor, ROCK 95.5 Morning Show Host; KeKe Hampton, 103.5 KISS FM Morning Show Contributor and 107.5 WGCI Weekend Show Host;  Tina Browen, Senior Director of Marketing, Jewel-Osco; and Jessica Romaniuk, President, Chicago, Two by Four

Photo #4 – CAPTION: (L-R) – iHeartMedia Chicago’s International Women’s Day Leadership Award

Angela Ingram, Senior Vice President, Public Engagement, iHeartMedia Multi-Platform Group Chicago and BIN: Black Information Network; Anne McGivern (Mary Kate Daly’s Mother); and Mary Kate Daly (MBA) Senior Vice President, Chief of Community Health Partnerships and Transformation for Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities at Ann & Robert ​H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and iHeartMedia Chicago Local Advisory Board Member

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Tacuma Roeback, Managing Editor

Tacuma R. Roeback is the Managing Editor for the Chicago Defender.

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He is an alumnus of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Chicago State University, and Florida A&M University.

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