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The mentors below have volunteered to offer free, half-hour one-on-one sessions for advice, guidance or general questions about navigating the media industry. Be sure to read our FAQs about the program ahead of booking a call.

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Susana Roa

Susana Roa

Chief product developer
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I can coach people on audience metrics, Mailchimp, product development for small newsrooms and how to sell it. I was also newsroom chief for 3 years and can teach about editorial planning and tools that help
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Corey Hutchins

Corey Hutchins

Journalism Instructor
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Corey can coach on creating a newsletter to build an audience, freelance pitching, and industry navigation.
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Karina Elwood

Karina Elwood

Virginia K-12 Education Reporter
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Karina can coach on navigating internships, finding the big picture in local stories and fighting imposter syndrome.
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Reilly Kneedler

Reilly Kneedler

Chief of Staff
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Happy to connect on building meaningful news products/experiences, leading culture change in legacy newsrooms, workflow/automations, photojournalism, local reportingediting. Or anything else that’s applicable!
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Harsha Devulapalli

Harsha Devulapalli

Graphics Reporter
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I can mentor folks looking to enter the world of graphics/data journalism. I also have experience navigating visa hassles as an international person in the newsroom.
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Kieran Delaney

Kieran Delaney

CEO
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My background isn’t within journalism, it’s design/engineering – but I’d be happy to help with guidance around product and news platforms – Apple News in particular.
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Janie Haseman

Janie Haseman

Deputy Director of Visual Storytelling
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Janie can chat about learning to code, building interactive charts, maps, and tools, and local news.
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Shannon Ryan

Shannon Ryan

City Hall Reporter
ABC Houston
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I can offer advice on investigations, political, environmental and GA reporting.
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Stephanie Lamm

Stephanie Lamm

Data Journalist
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Stephanie can provide insights into data journalism, local reporting and investigative projects. She can also give advice to students looking to secure internships or their first job.
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Cybele Policastro

Cybele Policastro

Video Editor
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As a mentor, I bring 20 years of experience as an avid editor at ABC News. I can offer students valuable insights into professional editing techniques, news production workflows, and how to craft compelling stories through video. Having worked in a fast-paced news environment, I understand the importance of meeting tight deadlines and can share strategies for thriving under pressure. I’m also passionate about helping students navigate their own careers in media, offering guidance on adaptability and staying relevant in an ever-changing digital landscape.
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