Media Mentors

Natasha can coach on strategic planning, building high performance teams, resource management, crisis communications and devising campaigns that sell. I can additionally coach on crafting compelling narratives and creative writing. Also, how to get work done by using the armour in your arsenal.

Mc Nelly can coach on creating workflows to boost productivity, strategies to take on stories and records requests, managing people and burnout and leading productive teams.

Caitlin can coach on getting starting in journalism, using math and/or programming for journalism and reporting abroad.

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.

Nelly can coach on broadcast journalism, investigative techniques, news product and project management, leadership, public speaking, and career development. She can also mentors journalists on solutions journalism and systems thinking, identifying systemic issues and root causes, and reporting on effective solutions through news/ feature reports, and product design

Adam can mentor on all aspects of data related to journalism: web scraping, API work, data analysis, FOIA requests, writing with data, interactive design, and auto-updating graphics.

Marcela Pérez Barros can mentor on public speaking, media relations, and communication strategy.

Reese can coach on product thinking, product management, career growth, career hunting, working remotely, and work-life balance.

I can coach on topics related to government oversight, police accountability and breaking news.