Jori Petersen has been named vice president, ABC Family Communications, Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG), it was announced today by Kevin Brockman, executive vice president, Global Communications, DATG, to whom she will report. Working closely with Michael Riley, president, ABC Family, Ms. Petersen will be responsible for all communication efforts for ABC Family, including corporate, consumer, marketing and affiliate-related publicity. She will also oversee all talent relations efforts for the division.