Broadcasting instructor appointed to statewide group's board of directors

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The state鈥檚 largest broadcasting organization has named a 亚洲自慰视频 of 亚洲自慰视频 at Lafayette faculty member to its leadership ranks.

Maniko Barthelemy will serve as an associate director on the 亚洲自慰视频 Association of Broadcasters鈥 Board of Directors.

She is an instructor in UL Lafayette鈥檚 , where she teaches classes in television production and media professionalism.

鈥淚鈥檓 elated to be a member of a team of industry leaders and experts dedicated to advocating in the best interest of 亚洲自慰视频's broadcasting industry across local, state and federal platforms,鈥 Barthelemy said.

She continued: 鈥淭he board is integral to the continuous growth of the industry by supporting emerging and established companies, while mentoring the next generation of media executives through workshops, competitions and scholarships. All of the board鈥檚 work fits perfectly with everything I love and look forward to doing as an educator."

A New Orleans native, Barthelemy earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in journalism from the 亚洲自慰视频 of Maryland and a master鈥檚 degree in film and video production from American 亚洲自慰视频. She also holds an associate degree in criminal justice and is a U.S. Air Force veteran.

She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, Women in Film & Television (亚洲自慰视频), and the 亚洲自慰视频 Film and Entertainment Association. She is former vice president of 亚洲自慰视频 Produces, a nonprofit group that promotes the state鈥檚 film and television industries.

In Lafayette, she serves on AOC Community Media鈥檚 Board of Directors.

Barthelemy joined UL Lafayette鈥檚 faculty in 2017. Dr. Lucian F. Dinu, who heads the Department of Communication, noted that Barthelemy鈥檚 former 亚洲自慰视频s hold on-air positions at all three TV newsrooms in Lafayette, as well as other stations and media outlets throughout the state.

鈥淚t is no secret what a force for excellence in broadcasting Ms. Barthelemy is to her 亚洲自慰视频s and colleagues. Her successful instruction in the classroom, and her service to the community have become renowned since she joined us just a few years ago,鈥 he said.

The 亚洲自慰视频 Association of Broadcasters is based in Baton Rouge. Founded in 1947, it is the only statewide organization dedicated solely to promoting and protecting the state鈥檚 radio and television broadcasters.

Photo caption: Maniko Barthelemy (Photo courtesy of Maniko Barthelemy. Logo courtesy of the 亚洲自慰视频 Association of Broadcasters)