CEO/Executive Director @ONA | Priors: @newmarkjschool @19thnews @Twitter šŸ’™ @CNN @ABC @AJC & more

Joined November 2008
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20 Mar 2025
šŸ’« I couldn’t be more thrilled to lead @ONA at such a crucial time in journalism. I šŸ’œ ONA so much & it has strengthened my career journey in so many ways. So honored to serve our incredible community, alongside our stellar team & Board of Directors. journalists.org/2025/03/20/n…

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Join us June 25 for Midway All Year: Monitor Local Governments and Quickly Share Video Highlights With SeeGov. In this session, journalists will share how they've transformed their local government workflows to include video. RSVP: online-ne.ws/midway-seegov
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It's the last week to apply for ONA's Women's Leadership Accelerator. The intensive 4-month program aims to empower women and nonbinary leaders in journalism and journalism-adjacent organizations with applicable skills to boost their careers. online-ne.ws/wla
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✨Celebrate the stories, the newsrooms & the journalism that left an impact by submitting work to the Online Journalism Awards ✨. The final deadline is Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT (3:59 a.m. UTC). Learn more and submit here: awards.journalists.org/
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Tomorrow (May 12) is the last day to submit your work to the OJAs with discounted pricing. After tomorrow, the price goes up! The final deadline to submit is Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT (3:59 a.m. UTC). Learn more and submit: awards.journalists.org/
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Applications are now open for ONA's Women's Leadership Accelerator program! Join the Q&A on Wednesday, May 13 at 12 p.m. ET. Visit the program page: journalists.org/womens-leade…
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We're doing the Online Journalism Awards (OJAs) a little differently this year. We have two submission periods; the early bird rate until May 12 and the late submission period (May 13 - May 21). Learn more here: awards.journalists.org
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Really looking forward to this topical & timely conversation on the main stage at ONA26!
New ONA26 featured session announcement: Defending the First Amendment: The Future of Press Freedom with Sasha-Ann Simons moderating and joined by Karen Attiah, Versha Sharma, Gunita Singh and Nick Valencia. Learn more about the session and our speakers. ona26.journalists.org/2026/0…
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We're hiring! @ONA is seeking an ambitious relationship-driven Development Manager to manage & strengthen our fundraising efforts. See deets here online-ne.ws/development and apply by Friday, April 3, 2026.
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The Getting Closer Deadline for ONA26 ends TODAY so don’t delay! Starting tomorrow the registration price increases from $495 to $600. Now is your last chance to get discounted passes!Ā online-ne.ws/RegisterONA26
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ONA Presents: Recalibrating and charting a path forward after a layoff: A community support session with career coach Phoebe Gavin Wednesday, February 25, from 2 - 3 p.m. on zoom. RSVP: bit.ly/ona-recalibrate
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The Getting Closer deadline is fast approaching. You have 7 days to get your ONA26 passes at a discounted rate. After February 26, the price goes up! Register today: online-ne.ws/RegisterONA26
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ONA Condemns Arrests of Journalists Covering Anti-ICE Demonstration in Minnesota. Read the full statement: journalists.org/news/ona-con…
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šŸ“£ Just announced for ONA26: A featured fireside chat with Joy Mayer and Mónica GuzmĆ”n on how journalism can model curiosity and confront bias in polarized times. See you in Chicago March 30-April 1! Details: journalists.org/news/feature…
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Today at 2pm ET: @rcfp's Jen Nelson leads a workshop for journalists covering immigration enforcement, explaining legally sound strategies for newsgathering — especially when interacting with law enforcement. Presented by @ONA @IWMF @FordFoundation. RSVP: journalists.org/events/redux…

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18 Dec 2025
ā° Last call for Early Bird registration! Today is the final day for ONA members to register for #ONA26 at the early bird rate of $375! You’ll be saving $120 on registration. Join journalists, product leaders & media innovators in Chicago for 3ļøāƒ£ days of learning, networking and shaping the future of journalism. ona26.journalists.org/regist…
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1 Dec 2025
I love a good deal! @ONA is getting in on #CyberMonday, too! Register to attend #ONA26 at the discounted rate of $350, regardless of your membership status, using promo code CYBERMON at ona26.journalists.org/regist…
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Press Forward and the @ONA are joining the Rebuild Local News Coalition, bringing their expertise at a critical time for local news. Also joining: Nutfield Publishing, serving New Hampshire communities for over 20 years. Learn more: rebuildlocalnews.org/press-f…
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19 Nov 2025
Congratulations to all 2ļøāƒ£6ļøāƒ£ leaders in our new WLA cohort! šŸ‘šŸ½
šŸ“£ Announcing the 2025 cohort of our Women’s Leadership Accelerator!Ā  These 26 journalism leaders represent a variety of roles & organizations, from public radio to newspaper to journalism support. See who they are: wp.me/pa4lgJ-vn2
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Join us and @ONA on November 20 at 11 AM PT for a free, virtual safety training teaching journalists how to mitigate risks while covering ICE and other law enforcement. Register here: ow.ly/ANfB50Xrq14 Photo by Shot By Joe on Unsplash
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