Op-Eds and Interviews
I have edited and authored op-eds on the value of news literacy education and have been interviewed as a subject matter expert for video, radio, digital and print news outlets. Here’s a sampling:
San Francisco Chronicle, Jan. 27, 2021
We need news literacy education in our schools - now!
Excerpt: The reality that an alternative information ecosystem can come dangerously to life provides even more urgency to the need for news literacy education as a national priority, taught in schools across the spectrum, from Maine to Miami to Seattle. Failing to provide our children with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize credible and accurate information is more than a disservice — it’s disempowering, putting them at a significant civic disadvantage as they face a more complex information environment than ever before. Read full text.
Please note: Article is behind a paywall. Download the PDF.Daily News, Sept. 30, 2020
Don’t let social media spoil your news judgment: A guide to navigating our information jungle
Excerpt: I get it. It’s hard to keep up with the onslaught of news competing for your attention, with all of it seemingly equal in importance. Can you find time to read that article on the spread of wildfires and the connection to climate change? What about that magazine commentary on combating pandemics? And don’t forget to watch TV news coverage of the presidential campaigns. Read full text.
Newsy, May 21, 2020
Excerpt: "Our democracy cannot really function the way it is supposed to in a world in which conspiracy theories are on equal footing in the marketplace of ideas with your credible information and reporting.” Watch the interview below.
Newsy, April 17, 2020
Excerpt: “Part of the problem with social media is that it doesn’t necessarily reward truth or facts. It rewards likes and shares or engagement.” Watch the interview below.
About Me
I am a creative team leader skilled at growing organizations by cultivating and mentoring talent, building strategic partnerships and working congenially across organizations. At heart, I am a skilled storyteller with a wealth of experience in journalism and education, including a background in major market news media. I enjoy collaborating across teams to identify compelling print and video stories that bring an organization to life and demonstrate impact. Colleagues and clients recognize my expertise in translating intellectual content into relatable narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. For more, check out my resume [PDF].