Mary Ann Childers

Senior Consultant

Mary Ann Childers is one of the most recognized and respected voices in Chicago broadcasting. As an anchor and reporter at ABC & CBS-owned stations she reported virtually every major story in Chicago for more than 20 years. She brings to Res Publica Group a deep understanding of broadcast media, messaging, and how people respond to news and information.

The first woman to anchor a top-rated 10 pm. Chicago newscast, Mary Ann has covered political conventions, a war, hundreds of breaking news stories, and is widely regarded for her reporting on medicine and health-related issues. Her experience helps clients develop and polish messaging and presentation skills. She is the firm's lead media training expert.

Mary Ann has won 5 Emmys for reporting, writing, and producing - including a prestigious national Emmy for coverage of the death of Pope John Paul II. She began her career as associate producer of the nationally syndicated "Phil Donahue Show." Her production expertise aids numerous clients in video and new media development.

With a reputation for community involvement, Mary Ann has helped launch the American Heart Association's Chicago "Go Red for Women" campaign; the Aids Walk; the Y-Me Race; and the Respiratory Health Association's "Catch Your Breath" awards. She is a graduate of Northwestern University.