Media Mentors

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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Rachel can coach on photojournalism ethics and portfolios from an editor’s perspective; advocating for yourself in the workplace; and, pivoting positions in a chaotic industry.
I can metor on video editing and graphic design and well as Journalistic practices.
Ibrahim can coach on human rights, climate change, disinformation and hate speech, and visual storytelling.
Kaleah can coach on job hunting, networking, carving out a laeadership role when starting a new job and advocating for yourself as a black young woman in predominantly older and white newsrooms.
Meena Thiruvengadam can coach on building a freelance career, what students can do now as freelancers and making travel a way of life.
Tahiat can coach on job hunting, freelancing, developing new skillsets, career pivots and working remotely.
Hugh teaches how to pitch and sell food stories to editors, and offers guidance on how to work as a freelance writer
Corey can coach on creating a newsletter to build an audience, freelance pitching, and industry navigation.
Natalie can help you with everything from visuals to copy editing and figuring out the best way to diversify your skills.

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Reese Oxner

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