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WICT ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER NAMES 2008 ‘ROCKY MOUNTAIN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE’ CLASS

RMLI Class III of 20 participants includes diverse group of highly-effective women seeking advanced leadership development

DENVER  – Women in Cable Telecommunications, Rocky Mountain Chapter, today announced that it has named its 2008 class of 20 women to the Rocky Mountain Leadership Institute (RMLI), a comprehensive and interactive learning program designed to support director and above professionals in the cable and telecommunications industry.
            Developed by WICT Rocky Mountain and the AthenA Group, a professional Colorado-based consulting firm providing state of the art information, consulting expertise and practical, useable tools for change, the Rocky Mountain Leadership Institute consists of five full-day sessions spanning five months and focuses on “Taking Leadership to a New Level: Women as Multidimensional Leaders.”  The program launches on May 30 with “Leadership and the Case for Change.”
            The four other courses that round out the program include studies in gender, emotional intelligence, generational analysis and the combination of power, politics and risk. 
            “We’re pleased to welcome this strong class to the Rocky Mountain Leadership Institute and offer compelling curriculum aimed at getting to the heart of business issues that are critical to supporting and developing our industry’s female leaders,” said Cathy Kilstrom, president of WICT Rocky Mountain Chapter, and senior vice president of Customer Care for Comcast’s West Division.
            In addition to the in-depth course work, the program features three small group coaching sessions, the Emotional Intelligence Assessment, Bar-On-EQI, and individual debriefs of the EQI assessment.
            Open to director level and above, the class of 20 represents a broad cross section of industry professionals.  WICT Rocky Mountain is pleased to announce the following 2008 RMLI participants:     

• Debbie Alther, Vice President of Programming & Promotion Planning & Scheduling, Starz Entertainment
• Amy Blair, Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources, Liberty Global, Inc.
• Joanne Dant, Senior Associate, October Strategies
• Linda Gonzales, Executive Director of IT Development, Starz Entertainment
• Nancy Hankins, Senior Director of Strategic Procurement, Charter Communications
• Jana Henthorn, Senior Vice President of Programs and Education, The Cable Center
• Shelly Humphreys, Managing Director of Client Relationships, Broadband Insights
• Jill Kahkoska, Vice President of Customer Care Support, WOW! Internet, Cable and Phone
• Connie Keith, Vice President - Strategic Business Unit, CSG Systems, Inc.
• Dawn Magree, Director of Business Operations, Comcast Colorado Region
• Elizabeth Mars, Director of Public Relations, Comcast West Division
• Breta Martinez, Director of Operations Support, Charter Communications
• Lisa Panepinto, Director of Customer Care Business Performance, Comcast West Division
• Robbin Pepper, Director, Rates and Regulatory, Comcast West Division
• Jennifer Smardo, Director of Business Operations, Comcast West Division
• Carmela Stuart, Director of Broadband Network Services, CableLabs
• Maria Rothschild, Senior Director of Business Product Management, Charter Communications
• Susie Tomenchok, Senior Director, Content Sales, Comcast Media Center
• Stephanie Trotter, Managing Director of Client Relationships, Broadband Insights
• Missy Wood, Senior Manager of Process and Implementation, Comcast

About Women in Cable Telecommunications, Rocky Mountain Chapter

The Rocky Mountain Chapter of WICT serves as the region’s leading cable and telecommunications association committed to advancing women’s careers and enriching their lives at all levels through personal and professional development and leadership opportunities.  Five hundred members strong, WICT Rocky Mountain offers a variety of acclaimed programs, services and opportunities to ensure that women have the knowledge, connections and tools to reach their personal and professional goals.  For more information about WICT Rocky Mountain, to become a member and learn more about local programs, visit www.wictrm.org.