16 Jun Meet the ABAC Board Class of 2026

The Atlanta Broadcast Advertising Club is proud to announce the newest members of our Board of Directors.

After an impressive nomination process and strong interest from our membership, five accomplished media and marketing professionals have been selected to join the ABAC Board beginning in 2026.

These individuals will play an important role in helping guide the future of our organization and advancing our mission of connecting Atlanta’s media community through networking, education, mentorship, and philanthropy.

Welcome Our New Board Members

• Kathy Comella — Local Sales Manager, WXIA/WATL
• Valentina Ramirez-Raudsepp — Senior Account Manager, Modo Modo Agency
• Dwan Johnson — Senior Integrated Media Specialist, Radio One
• Lisa Appleby Davis — Group Media Director, Critical Mass
• Hannah Smith — Negotiator, Local Investment, Publicis

Supporting ABAC’s Mission

Since its founding in the late 1960s, ABAC has served as a professional forum dedicated to broadcast and media professionals throughout Atlanta. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission remains focused on:

• Uniting media and advertising professionals across radio, television, digital, OTT, and emerging platforms
• Providing educational opportunities featuring industry experts and thought leaders
• Promoting excellence, ethics, and innovation within the media industry
• Giving back to our community through mentorship, volunteerism, and philanthropic initiatives

Our volunteer board members are instrumental in helping us achieve these goals.

Looking Ahead

We are excited to welcome the ABAC Board Class of 2026 and look forward to the ideas, leadership, and energy they will bring to our organization.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s nomination process and continues to support ABAC’s mission.

Please join us in congratulating our newest board members and welcoming them to the ABAC leadership team.