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The AWC Board of Directors is elected by the membership of the Association for Women in Communications. The board elects its own officers. The 2021 AWC Board of Directors currently features 12 AWC members. Learn more about them below and feel free to connect with them in social media. Read the AWC National Board Roles & Responsibilities.

National Board Nominations

Anita Parran

CHAIR
Term 2021-2023

Anita K. Parran, a native of St. Louis, makes her home in Kansas City, Mo where she is principal for KK Charles Communications, LLC, and international award-winning firm she founded in 1998.
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Jo Langston
VICE CHAIR
Term 2022-2024

Jo Langston is an associate professor of practice in the College of Media and Communication at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. She teaches undergraduate courses in public relations, including writing, special event management, media relations, PR campaigns and crisis communication.
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Mitzie Zerr

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Term 2022

Mitzie Zerr began her own consulting business in 2018 after a career in marketing/communications and economic development.
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Judy Arent-Morency
DIRECTOR
Term 2021-2023

Judy Arent-Morency is marketing director and project manager for Aftrade Group, a consulting and procurement company specializing in equipment for the petroleum, chemical, refining and industries worldwide.
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Cathy Wetter
SECRETARY
Term 2022-2024
Cathy Wetter is a Lead Associate for Booz Allen Hamilton with 15 years' experience consulting for the federal government.
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National Headquarters

The AWC National Headquarters is in Springfield, Missouri at Club Management Services. Here are the names and faces from CMS that you are most likely to read/see.

Jean Harmison

Jean Harmison is owner of Club Management Services, with more than 25 years of club and organization maganement experience. She works directly with the AWC Advancement Fund.