Brown oversees the planning and development of Scripps nets’ program scheduling strategies, as well as their budgets and management of their assets, to ensure optimal results and performance of the brands. She’ll celebrate her 20th anniversary at Scripps next year, having held positions within the network that have included developing and implementing an improved programming and scheduling database for DIY Network. “I believe the cable industry is still looking for ‘quick’ fixes to address diversity,” she says. “It’s not about simply placing minorities in selected visible spots. It’s also about focusing on other differences, opinions, as well as work experiences and cultural differences.”