Talking Information Center (TIC), the non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, has appointed Bridget Torres as Community Development Director.
In her new role at TIC, Ms. Torres will primarily be responsible for development, fundraising and implementing strategic initiatives for programming expansion.
Ms. Torres brings 25 years of corporate experience to her role at TIC. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion and Leadership in Human Resources at a global financial institution, where she developed strategy and led teams in recruiting, community outreach and mentor programs, as well as organizational and leadership development.
Ms. Torres is also a Certified Transformational Life Coach, Human Resources Consultant and the owner of BTransformed Coaching and Consulting based in Plymouth, MA. She provides integrated wellness and life coaching to individuals, and customized HR solutions to small and mid-sized organizations.
For the past three years, Ms. Torres has been a dedicated volunteer reader at TIC, and also serves as a Radio and Podcast Player in many of TIC’s monthly live radio plays.
She is a member of Sunrise Rotary Club of Plymouth, and serves as an Ambassador for the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Torres is a former member of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Association for Talent Development (ATD).
“Bridget’s knowledge, experience and dedication to TIC and the community make her an ideal fit for our team. We are very excited to have Bridget on board,” said Anna Dunbar, Executive Director.
The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network
Based in Marshfield, MA, TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. The non-profit reading service operates with the help of more than 500 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. TIC’s newest programming includes the Radio and Podcast Players and Veterans Voice.
TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.
In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.
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