MIW Adds Taja Graham to Board

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) announces the addition of Emmis Communications Market President Taja Graham to its Board of Directors. MIW is a 501(c)(3) charitable entity consisting of top-level female radio professionals who use their experience, influence and resources to help other women in radio develop management and leadership skills.

Taja Graham

Taja is a proud graduate of the 2011 MIW Mildred Carter Mentoring Program, and in 2010 completed the Rising Through the Ranks Management Course for Women presented annually by Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) and MIW. Taja’s radio career began in 1991; she joined Emmis Communications in 1996, progressing up the ladder in various roles and earning her current position in January 2021. As Emmis/Indianapolis Market President, Taja leads a dynamic team of over 130 employees with a 4-station cluster and a statewide network. A recognized leader in both the radio industry and her community, she serves on the Indiana Broadcaster Association Board of Directors, is a 2018 Center for Sales Strategy Super Hero Recipient and a 2011 Indianapolis Junior Achievement Best & Brightest Winner for Media, Entertainment and Sports.

MIW Board President Ruth Presslaff comments, “After decades of service, MIW founding member Mary Beth Garber transitioned off our board this year; we are ever grateful for her contributions. Today, with open arms, we welcome Taja Graham to fill her seat. From MIW Mentee to Board Member, LSM to Market President, Taja embodies the spirit and strength of the MIW’s beliefs and mission.”

Taja Graham adds, “As someone who has benefitted from the mentoring and networking MIW offers, I am thrilled to serve alongside this dynamic group of women. The organization’s mission is critical for the long-term success of our industry. We must continue to make a priority the importance of recruiting, developing and promoting a diverse talent pool at all levels while we create a path for future leaders.”

In addition to Taja Graham, Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. Board Members include: 

• Lindsay Adams, Vice President, National Partnerships for Audacy; 
•  Corinne Baldassano, Senior Vice President Programming & Operations at Take On The Day, LLC/The Dr. Laura Program; 
• Angie Balderas, Senior Vice President and General Manager with Entravision Communications; 
• Valerie Blackburn, Principal for VKB Media Consulting; 
• Erica Farber, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Radio Advertising Bureau; 
• Tricia Gallenbeck, Vice President and Market Manager with Cumulus; 
• Valerie Geller, President of Geller Media International; 
• Sheila Kirby Senior Vice President Sales Acceleration for Audacy; 
•  Denyse Mesnik, President of The Mesnik Group; 
• Beth Neuhoff, President & Chief Executive Officer for Neuhoff Media; 
• Kay Olin, Principal at Olin & Associates;
• Ruth Presslaff, President of Presslaff Interactive Revenue. 

Both Corinne Baldassano and Erica Farber are founding members of the MIW organization.