DaimlerChrysler Partners with NAMME to Develop Minority Media Executives for Key Leadership Roles
13 Juillet 2006 - 8:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
* Automaker commits another $15,000 for two more fellowships for
the National Association of Minority Media Executives *
DaimlerChrysler continues its commitment to the training and
development of diverse leadership in communications AUBURN HILLS,
Mich., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler
Group has announced that it will continue its partnership with the
National Association of Minority Media Executives (NAMME) as part
of its Leadership in Diversity and Communications (LIDAC)
fellowship program. The announcement was made during NAMME's 13th
annual conference, which took place July 11-13, in Washington, D.C.
The fellowship comes under the auspices of DaimlerChrysler's LIDAC
fellowship program, which provides leadership development training
to experienced communication professionals to increase the number
of minority media executives and owners. The first fellowship was
announced at the beginning of 2005 in partnership with the National
Association of Black-Owned Broadcasters (NABOB). "By continuing our
partnership with NAMME, Chrysler Group's LIDAC fellowship program
helps accomplished minority professionals increase their
effectiveness and advance their careers in the communications
industry," said Jason Vines, Vice President - Communications,
Chrysler Group. "This training benefits the professionals, their
companies and communities across the nation." DaimlerChrysler's
LIDAC Fellowships are offered under NAMME's Leadership Development
Institute (LDI), which is managed by the NAMME Foundation. LDI is a
three-day, hands-on program for new and middle managers of color.
Program participants sharpen their leadership skills, learn how to
develop their careers, and successfully contribute to the goals of
their organizations. Through group interaction and discussion, the
participants also share their experiences of trying to achieve
personal and professional goals in a race- sensitive society. "We
are delighted that Chrysler Group has committed to renew our
partnership," said Toni Laws, Executive Director of NAMME. "The
Chrysler Group LIDAC Fellowships allows us to expand our outreach
efforts to broadcast professionals." In 2005, the first two
Chrysler Group LIDAC Fellowships were given to Tina Cartagena,
Development Director for CUVO Public Radio in Denver, Colo. and
Milt Norton, supervisor at KUSA-TV in Denver. Cartagena has 22
years managerial experience and Norton has a background in
television operations and production. DaimlerChrysler will also
host a "Fellows Retreat" at its corporate headquarters in Auburn
Hills, Mich., where all of the fellowship recipients will have an
opportunity to meet with company executives and glean from their
corporate knowledge. Celebrating its 13th anniversary, NAMME is an
influential organization of media managers and executives of color
working in newspapers, broadcasting, magazines and online media.
Its 400 members range from middle managers to newspaper publishers
and broadcast general managers, as well as media entrepreneurs.
More than 90 percent of its membership is African American,
Hispanic, Asian American and Native American. DATASOURCE: Chrysler
Group CONTACT: Angela Ford of Chrysler Group, +1-248-512-2986, Web
site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/
http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/
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