We've heard from women all over the world who are looking for more support and guidance as they move through their careers. Through ONA's Women's Leadership Accelerator, we've connected women with other people who understand their unique challenges and can share practical advice on how to improve their work. Now, women who have been through the Accelerator will share their stories and lessons learned with you.
In this session, you'll hear from women who lead in a range of journalism roles, from leading teams in local newsrooms to launching new products. You'll get insights on how they charted their own courses and tips for troubleshooting challenges in the workplace.
The Women's Leadership Accelerator is an intensive program that supercharges the leadership and management skills of women who are pushing digital innovation. If you are a woman passionate about leading change in the newsroom, we highly encourage you to attend this session.
This session is designed for:
- Anyone interested in leadership roles in newsrooms
- Women managing people or projects
- Women looking to connect with other inspiring women
- Newsroom leaders dedicated to empowering their female colleagues directly and indirectly
Speakers
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Versha Sharma
Managing Editor and Senior Correspondent, NowThis
@versharma
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Jessica Terrell
Podcast and Multimedia Editor, Honolulu Civil Beat
@jessterrell • Visit Website
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Brittany Grant
General Editor, Strategic Analytics, ESPN's The Undefeated
@brittaleeg • Visit Website
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Elizabeth Whitmire
Senior Director of Audience, Alabama Media Group
@ehwhitmire • Visit Website
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Julia B. Chan
Managing Editor, Digital, KQED
@juliachanb • Visit Website
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Emily Withrow
Director, Quartz Bot Studio, Quartz
@emilywithrow • Visit Website
Moderator
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Jennifer Mizgata
Director of Programs, Online News Association
@jmizgata