The United States-based broadcast history organization, Library of American Broadcasting Foundation, has announced that Mary M. Collins has been named its new executive director. She served as recently as treasurer of the foundation. The new position is effective Jan. 1.
The announcement said, “In her new role, she will be responsible for working closely with the Board of Directors, the LAB Collection team at the University of Maryland and overseeing the organization’s numerous initiatives throughout the year, including its preservation grants, educational programming, and the annual Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts awards luncheon gala.”
Co-Chairs of the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Heidi Raphael and Jack Goodman said, “Mary’s leadership, deep industry knowledge, and passion for media’s history and future make her the ideal person to help guide the LABF into its next chapter. Her proven ability to build strong organizations—including her longtime contributions to the LABF — and her collaborative spirit align perfectly with our mission to preserve and celebrate the history of broadcasting.”
The LABF provides preservation and educational grants and materials along with sponsoring the annual Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts event.
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