WHRO Emerging Leaders Board
WHRO Emerging Leaders Board (ELB)
What is the ELB?
The WHRO Emerging Leaders Board (ELB) is a dynamic group of young professionals, ages 21-40, committed to deepening WHRO’s connection with the community. Through storytelling, outreach, and innovative programming, ELB members help bridge WHRO’s national and local content with meaningful, real-world impact.
Our members are emerging leaders in finance, communications, education, the arts, nonprofit leadership, and government, who are all dedicated to giving back to public media and shaping its future.
Why Join the ELB?
- Make an Impact – Help guide WHRO’s community engagement initiatives and ensure public media remains accessible and relevant.
- Grow Your Network – Connect with other young professionals and leaders across diverse industries.
- Develop Leadership Skills – Gain hands-on experience in board service, event planning, and nonprofit governance.
- Be a Voice for Your Generation – Represent the perspectives of young audiences and help shape WHRO’s role in the community.
Read the Emerging Leaders Board Guidelines
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Our Members
Nicole Adams
Yu Chen
Monique Gatling-Way-Co-Secretary
Lauren Greene
Zoe Hardy-Rappmund
Shanise Harris
Brion D. Humphrey
Christina Irizarry Santiago
Drew Lusher
Rachel Martin
Sarah A. McCrea
Serena Murry-Webb
Tameika Serrano-Chair
Amanda Shortt-Secretary
Janae Thompson
Shawana Ward
John Wiley-Vice-Chair
2024 Meetings
January 10, 2024
February 21, 2024
March 13, 2024
April 10, 2024
May 8, 2024
June 12, 2024
July 10, 2024
September 11, 2024
October 9, 2024
November 13, 2024
December 11, 2024**
**New Member Meet-n-Greet
2025 Meetings
May 14, 2025
July 9, 2025
September 10, 2025
November 12, 2025
December 10, 2025**
**New Member Meet-n-Greet
Minutes
January 11, 2023
February 8, 2023
March 8, 2023
April 12, 2023
May 24, 2023
June 14, 2023
July 12, 2023
September 20, 2023
October 11, 2023
November 8, 2023
January 10, 2024
February 14, 2024
March 13, 2024
April 10, 2024
May 8, 2024
June 12, 2024
July 10, 2024
September 11, 2024
November 13, 2024
January 8, 2025
February 12, 2025
March 12, 2025
April 9, 2025
May 14, 2025
July 9, 2025