She Names the Six Female TV News Directors She Admires Most

By Paul Greeley
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Lauren Weppler-Geissler has almost 20 years’ experience in local TV news as a reporter, anchor, executive producer, assistant news director and now news director at WTOL, Tegna’s CBS affiliate in Toledo.

Weppler-Geissler agreed to allow News Blues to share her post from LinkedIn as a guest commentary.

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Weppler-Geissler posted on social media the six female news directors she admires greatly in honor of International Women’s Day.

All six happen to be in Tegna.

“If your looking for supportive cultures to work in, these six ND’s all have that going on in their shops. Also all six not only lead with their heads, but their hearts,” she wrote. “If you’re also a female ND and I just don’t know you yet, please know how much you kick butt too, and thank you for giving it your all for your teams.”

Monika Diaz

Sharranda Neal

Kim Ballard Karabinus

Jessie Kane

Ashley Talley

Julie Flynn