The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women.

Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women Names Becca Colbaugh Director of Media Relations

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20, 2009 - The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women is pleased to announce its newest team member, Becca Colbaugh, into her new role as Director of Media Relations. This addition is particularly exciting, as it is a true sign of the Institute’s continued success and growth.

As Director of Media Relations, Colbaugh will coordinate all of the Institute’s press interactions, launch social media campaigns, manage all media, marketing and informational materials - all in the overall goal and effort to raise local, national and international awareness about the Institute both on and offline.

“Becca brings a great deal of energy and new ideas to the Institute, and we are very privileged to have her,” said Terry Neese, Founder and CEO. “Her background in both television and electronic media opens new avenues for telling our powerful story.”

Colbaugh joins the Institute from Washington, DC, where she worked in the fields of television and interactive media. She previously served as producer for the award-winning, national political talk show, “The McLaughlin Group,” and production coordinator for the creative agency, JESS3. She also worked in multiple capacities at The Daily O’Collegian in Stillwater, where she played a key role in pioneering the expansion of the newspaper’s Web site by introducing video packages and podcasting.

Colbaugh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Oklahoma State University, graduating cum lade with a General Honors Award. She was also named one of 39 OSU Significant Seniors in her graduating class of 2,530. Colbaugh also completed a political journalism program at Georgetown University through The Fund for American Studies.

The Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit public charity dedicated to the economic empowerment of women through education, coaching, and mentorship. Through Peace through Business®, the Institute trains women entrepreneurs in war torn countries in basic business practices, then goes a step further by providing mentorship with American women business owners.