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  • February Membership Spotlight by Renita Griskel

    This month’s member spotlight features The WICT Network: Southeast past president, Renita Griskel. As an advocate of Black History Month, Renita lends her support to BHM initiatives and programs and is honored to represent our chapter in a global capacity by participating in the WICT Network: Europe chapter’s event on systemic racism.

  • Chapter Welcome Message by Jamelia Smith

    Hello there!

    It's hard to believe we are already well into 2023. Where has the time gone … I hope that each of you had a safe and restful holiday season and are embracing 2023 refreshed and ready to make waves!

  • Chapter End of Year Message by Gimette DeLaughter

    Chapter End of Year Message by Gimette DeLaughter
    As I close out my year as WICT Southeast President, I notice that our Chapter, and the WICT Network mission, has never been more relevant and important for those of us in the telecommunications industry. We provide an especially significant resource that provides opportunities to learn, teach, mentor, and share leadership development and focus when many need it most.

  • Resources for impacted members

    Members of The WICT Network who have been affected in response to industry consolidation and layoffs can still find support and make connections by staying involved. The WICT Network wants to support current members who become unemployed, regardless of the circumstances, with $100 off executive and regular level member dues.

  • The WICT Network: Southeast Announces 2023 Board of Directors

    The Southeast Chapter of The WICT Network proudly announces the members of its 2023 Board of Directors. The WICT Network: Southeast is one of 24 chapters across the U.S., Latin America, UK and Europe. The WICT Network consists of over 10,500 members globally. The Southeast chapter is the third largest local chapter with approximately 800 members. The WICT Network: Southeast Board brings together members from more than a dozen companies located in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. Each member has their own dynamic experience, distinctive perspective, and background.

  • Heritage celebration: Women's Equality Day

    We serve to empower women in media, entertainment, and technology. And part of that empowerment is to also encourage respectful and civil discourse. Never has that been more important than during these trying times.

  • The WICT Network: Southeast 2022 Inspire Award Honorees

    The WICT Network: Southeast’s Annual Signature Award Gala Celebrating Women in Media, Entertainment and Technology. We are pleased to announce our 19th annual awards winners.

  • The WICT Network Leadership Conference Fellowships

    The WICT Network: Southeast is pleased to announce two opportunities for members to attend the 2022 WICT Network Leadership Conference, Oct. 10-11, 2022, either virtually or in person. Each opportunity includes conference registration, and applicants must be a 2022 member of The WICT Network: Southeast demonstrating financial need.

  • How Jamelia and Melissa got the most out of their Board positions

    For those of you who are thinking about running and want to know what it takes to run and serve, we’ve asked current board members Jamelia Smith (Vice President) and Melissa Harris (Director of Programming) some key questions that may help guide your decision making.

  • WICT SE Membership Spotlight: Vernessa Robinson

    Each month a different member of The WICT Network: Southeast will be interviewed in the chapter’s newsletter and social forums.

  • CALL FOR CANDIDATES – The WICT Network: SOUTHEAST 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    The WICT Network: Southeast is looking for enthusiastic, organized and dedicated members who would like to run for the 2023 Board of Directors! Serving on the Board is a great way to expand your leadership skills, connect with a diverse group of professionals and make a positive impact on the industry.

  • WICT SE Membership Spotlight: Sheena Parker

    Each month a different member of The WICT Network: Southeast will be interviewed in the chapter’s newsletter and social forums. For the month of February, we will talk to Sheena Parker of Comcast, who has recently joined The WICT Network: Southeast. We will follow up with Sheena later this year to explore what she’s learned from being a member and how she’s exemplified our 2022 Touchstone, “Be Fearless.”

  • 2022 Chapter President Welcome Message by Gimette DeLaughter

    I’m very excited to serve as The WICT Network: Southeast Chapter President for 2022! As we all know, 2021 proved to be another difficult year; however, as conditions change and continue to improve, we look forward to bringing back some in-person fun and returning to do what we love—attending special events, seminars, and networking face to face!

  • Chapter End of Year Message by Shelley Hoffmann

    Are we there yet? Is it over? Is 2021 in the rearview mirror? I’ve caught myself thinking these things lately. It’s been a challenging year. But the truth is, it’s also been a triumphant one.
    We have a new name. A new look. A new brand. The WICT Network: Southeast - Empowering Women in Media, Entertainment and Technology.

  • Red Letter Awards: Global message from Kristin Edwards

    The Red Letter Awards has been a part of the fabric of this organization for 18 remarkable years, and I can’t wait to see where the next part of this journey will take us.

  • Member spotlight: Tina Bernard

    Meet Tina Bernard, Manager 1, Technical Product Sales Support at Comcast Business and a long-time member of The WICT Network: Southeast. She's been involved in and volunteered at numerous events like Taste of WICT, Red Letter Awards, Speed Mentoring and Membership Socials. Tina says she's learned so much and gained synergies from the phenomenal leadership trainings and a platform of speakers from The WICT Network.

  • 3 Questions for 2021 for Winners

    Congratulations to Shannon Inise Andrews and Angela Carone, our Rising Star Winners, and Tendai Mashingaidze, our Mentor Award Winner.
    Congratulations to Kia Painter and Heather Symmes, our Horizon Award for Woman to Watch Winners, and Katie Horne, our Catalyst Award, Women in Technology Winner.
    Congratulations to Tina Shah our Inspiration Award, Woman of the Year Winner.

  • Membership Spotlight: Adriana Frias

    The WICTSE Membership Spotlight features members and/or board members that wish to share their experience being a member of the WICT organization. Each month a different member will be spotlighted and showcased in the WICT SE newsletter and via the WICT SE social forums. For the month of October, during Hispanic Heritage Month, we will spotlight Adriana Frias in the Oct. 14th newsletter.

  • WICT Southeast Announces 2022 Board of Directors

    Women in Cable Telecommunications Southeast Chapter announces the members of its 2022 Board of Directors.
    WICT Southeast is one of 24 Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) chapters across the U.S., Latin America, UK and Europe. WICT consists of over 10,500 members globally. The Southeast Chapter is the third largest local chapter with approximately 800 members.
    WICT Southeast represents the diverse functions of the cable industry and brings together members located in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. Each member has their own dynamic experience, distinctive perspective and background.

  • Membership Spotlight: Diana Johnson

    The WICTSE Membership Spotlight features members and/or board members that wish to
    share their experience being a member of the WICT organization. Each month a different
    member will be spotlighted and showcased in the WICT SE newsletter and via the WICT SE
    social forums. For the month of September we will spotlight Diana Johnson, Comcast, Sr.
    Marketing Specialist.

  • Membership Spotlight: Kay Allen

    Our Membership Spotlight features members sharing their experiences in the WICT organization. Each month, a different member will be spotlighted and showcased in our blog.

    This month, we’re excited to spotlight Kay Allen, Comcast Director of University Relations/Talent Programs/DE&I.

  • An inspirational event: What I learned from Phenomenal Woman - the Secret to My Success

    Inspirational is the word I would use to describe Thursday's Phenomenal Woman: The Secret of My Success panel discussion. Listening to Beatrice York (Afiniti), Sujata Gosalia (Cox Communications), Tina Simmons (Comcast), and Sandy Howe (WICT Global Board Executive) share about the things that contributed to their achievements in their lives and careers left me awestricken. Beatrice shared that the best way to navigate through imposter syndrome is to use it for building your brand. Grow those skills that you believe that you are lacking. We don't have to wait to get that seal of approval from someone. We decide how we show up and what our brand is.

  • Membership Spotlight: Michael Wiggins

    Our Membership Spotlight features members sharing their experiences in the WICT organization. Each month, a different member will be spotlighted and showcased in our blog.

    This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight Michael Wiggins, WICT Southeast Director at Large – Partnerships, Cox Communications.

  • A Welcome from WICT Southeast President Shelley Hoffmann

    The past year has been one of unexpected transition, in which we became forever bonded by major moments in history, in our industry and in our chapter. Looking forward, 2021 will be a year where we can cultivate change on our own terms.
    To that end, the WICT Southeast Board has chosen one of the seven WICT Touchstones of Leadership as the foundation for all chapter initiatives this year: BE A CATALYST and set the wheels of change in motion. WICT is a transformational organization, and our chapter is poised to be a shining example of what it means to be a change agent.

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