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Fellows
Sherri Ackerman is a staff writer for The Tampa (FL) Tribune. She covers social services and major philanthropic and nonprofit organizations. Before joining the Tribune, she worked as a reporter for The News-Journal in Dayton Beach, FL and Sunbelt Weeklies in Tampa, FL. She won first place at the Society of Professional Journalists Mid-Florida chapter as well as Best Non-Deadline Feature from the Tampa Tribune. Sherri received a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications at the University of South Florida.
Marshall Allen covers faith and values for the Pasadena (CA) Star-News. Previously, he covered police and courts for the Star-News. He worked as a staff writer at the Glendale (CA) News-Press and the Foothill Leader where he covered religion and the city of La Canada Flintridge. Marshall freelances for various religious publications including Christianity Today, where he serves as a Southern California news correspondent. He is a member of the Religion Newswriters Association. Marshall received a Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Colorado. He has a Master’s degree in Theology from the Fuller Theological Seminary.
Ronald Campbell has worked as a staff writer for 17 years at The Orange County Register in Santa Ana, CA. He is a member of the Register’s Investigative Team. Previously, he worked as a reporter for The Bakersfield Californian and The Fairfield (CA) Daily Republic. He won the Gerald Loeb Award in 2001 for his “Body Brokers” investigation as well as two National Headliners Awards. He also serves as an adjunct teacher at the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication. Ron graduated from Santa Clara University with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
Stephanie Chavez has been a reporter and editor at the Los Angeles Times since 1984. Recently, she served as metro assignment editor and deputy city editor. She has covered education as well as breaking news. Stephanie was part of three metro reporting teams for that won Pulitzer Prizes for coverage on the Los Angeles riots, the Northridge earthquake and a North Hollywood shooting. She won a Sigma Delta Chi award for Deadline News Reporting during the Los Angeles riots. Stephanie attended the University of Southern California’s School of Journalism.
Michelle Conlin is an associate editor at Business Week where she serves as its Working Life editor. She is also responsible for the magazine’s annual report on America’s top philanthropists. She has written about workplace trends, demographics and socioeconomic issues. Previously, she worked at Forbes Magazine, CNNFn and the Philadelphia Inquirer. She won the Richard T. Baker Prize and the Best Print Reporter Prize at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Michelle graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Connecticut College. She received a Master’s Degree in journalism from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Lance Dickie is an editorial writer at the Seattle (WA) Times, writing about a variety of issues including philanthropy. Before joining the Seattle Times, he worked as a reporter, editorial writer and editorial page editor at The Statesman-Journal in Salem, OR. He won the Scripps-Howard Howard Walker Stone Award for Editorial Writing Excellence as well as numerous regional and state awards. Lance received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Oregon and a Master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri.
Arlene Edmonds is a correspondent and magazine contributor for the Philadelphia (PA) Tribune. Previously, she worked for Philadelphia International Records and the Temple University Press. She won the PEAK Organization Journalism Award in 1999. Arlene received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Temple University.
Dana Clark Felty covers nonprofits for the Savannah (GA) Morning News. Before joining the Savannah Morning News, she worked as a program manager at the Pew Center for Civic Journalism and a writer for The Antiochian Magazine. She has won an award for integrity in writing from the Savannah Morning News. Dana received a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural and Disciplinary Studies from Antioch College.
John Fensterwald is an editorial writer for the San Jose Mercury News in San Jose, CA, covering philanthropy. John has worked as the editorial page editor and managing editor at the Concord (NH) Monitor and as a Regional and City Editor for Valley News in Lebanon, NH. He was a Knight Fellow at Stanford University in 1996. He won First Place in Editorial Writing from the American Society of Newspaper Editors. John received a Bachelor of Arts in history from Tufts University.
Sydney Freedberg is a staff writer at the St. Petersburg (FL) Times. She covers Florida’s tax structure and philanthropy. Previously, she worked at the Miami Herald, The Wall Street Journal, The Detroit News and The Staten Island Advance. She won a Pulitzer Prize in 1999 for team coverage of pervasive voter fraud in Miami’s mayoral election. Sydney also won a Pulitzer Prize for Meritorious Service in 1982 for co-authoring “Peacetime Deaths at Sea,” a series that exposed the Navy’s cover-up surrounding the deaths of seamen. She regularly wins state and regional awards and has served as a Pulitzer juror in investigative reporting, including serving as a committee chair. She was a Knight Fellow at Stanford University in 1991. Sydney graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in history and literature at Harvard University.
Thomas Held covers nonprofits and philanthropy for the Milwaukee (WI) Journal Sentinel. He has covered social issues, local government, police and courts for 19 years at Journal Communications Newspapers. He won Best Coverage of a Spot News Event from the Milwaukee Press Club and the Inland Daily Press Association’s Award for Deadline Reporting of Public Affairs. Tom received a Bachelor of Science in journalism from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh.
Kim Horner covers social services at the Dallas Morning News in Dallas, TX. She has also written about homelessness, domestic violence and mental illness. Previously, Kim worked as a staff writer at the Arlington Morning News in Arlington, TX, Texas Lawyer and North County Times. She won the American Cancer Society’s Texas Media Award. She also won a Features Award and Health/Science Award from the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Kim received a Bachelor of Arts in English and journalism from the University of Texas at Austin.
Jill (J.R.) Labbe is a senior editorial writer and columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in Fort Worth, TX. At the Star-Telegram, she has also worked as a city editor and editorial page director. Before coming to the Star-Telegram, Jill edited the Grand Prairie Daily News. Jill also serves as a political analyst for the NBC affiliate KXAS/Channel 5. She won a 2003 First Place Award for Best Editorial from the Houston Press Club. She was a Knight Ridder Fellow at Duke University’s DeWitt Wallace Center for Communications and Journalism. She received a Bachelor of Science in journalism from the University of Kansas.
Linda Leicht covers nonprofits as part of her duties as religion editor at the Springfield (MO) News-Leader. Previously, she worked as a managing editor, assistant editor, feature editor and reporter at the Baxter Bulletin as well as assistant managing editor at the Batesville Guard. She won First Place for Religion Reporting from the Missouri Press Association. Linda graduated from the University of Illinois, Chicago with a degree in linguistics.
Laura Lorek covers business including local nonprofits at the San Antonio (TX) News-Express. Before joining the San Antonio News-Express, she was a senior writer at Ziff-Davis Interactive Week Magazine, a technology columnist at the Fort Lauderdale (FL) Sun-Sentinel, and a business writer at San Antonio Light. She won a Katie Award for Best Business Story from the Dallas Press Club and four Best Business Story awards from the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel. Laura received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism at the University of Illinois.
Douglas Lyons covers state government, social services and philanthropy at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale, FL. At the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, he has worked as an editorial writer, senior reporter and assistant city editor. Previously, he worked as an editor at Ebony Magazine and a reporter at the Dallas-Times Herald, U.S. News and World Report, the Democrat and Chronicle and the Washington Post. Douglas graduated from Bowdoin College with a Bachelor of Arts in government. He has a Master’s in journalism from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Sharon Michael is a health and social issues reporter for The Olympian in Olympia, WA. Before joining The Olympian, she worked as a reporter at The Bellingham (WA) Herald, The Walla Walla Union Bulletin and The Centralia Chronicle. She won business reporting awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. Sharon received a Bachelor of Arts in editorial journalism and political science from the University of Washington.
Susan Moeller is responsible for shaping, coordinating and editing enterprise and breaking news business coverage as business editor for the Cape Cod (MA) Times. She founded and edited PrimeTime Magazine in 1994. Susan also worked as an assistant editor at CapeWeek Magazine and features editor at the Boston Herald. She won First Place for Business and Economic Reporting in 2002 from NEAPNEA. Susan graduated from Occidental College with a Bachelor of Science in political science and urban studies. She received a Master of Science in journalism from Boston University.
Susan Ruiz Patton covers regional philanthropy for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, OH. Previously, she worked as a staff writer at The (Allentown, PA) Morning Call and The Reporter. In 2000, Susan won First Place for Breaking News from the Associated Press of Ohio and the Press Club of Cleveland. She graduated from Temple University.
Joel Rose is an arts and culture reporter at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia, PA. Before joining WHYY, he worked at KQED-FM, Redbond Broadcasting and American Routes. He won Best Newscast Interview in 2002 from Philadelphia Air. He also won First Place for a Radio Feature from AP Local and First place for a Sports Feature from the Philadelphia chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Joel graduated from Brown University.
Jacqui Salmon has been a reporter and/or editor for The Washington Post for the last 17 years. Until 1996, she was an editor and reporter on the Financial desk, covering real estate and local business. From 1997 to 2001, she covered family life for the Metro section of the Post. She currently covers philanthropy. Her coverage has included a series of stories on financial improprieties at the United Way of the National Capital Area, the effect of the recession on nonprofits, falling public confidence in charities, the flood of unwanted donated items after the Sept. 11 attacks, changing corporate philanthropy, and profiles of the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, September 11 charities and other national and local nonprofits. Prior to joining the Post, she was an editor at the San Jose Mercury (CA) News and the Syracuse (NY) Herald-Journal. She is the co-author of three books on children's emotional development and co-author of an upcoming book on Ronald Reagan. She is a graduate of Syracuse University.
Pat Schneider covers community news, race and ethnic issues, housing and human services at The Capital Times in Madison, WI. Previously, she was a reporter and editor at Pioneer Press in Wilmette, IL. She won awards for Best Continuous Reporting from the Milwaukee Press Club. Pat received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois.
William Smith has worked as a reporter for the St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch since 1985. Currently, he covers nonprofits and philanthropy. Before joining the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, he worked as a reporter at the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, the Peoria Journal-Star and the Bradley Scout. He has won several state awards and “Best of the Post” awards. Bill received a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Bradley University.
Jeffrey Spivak is a civic affairs reporter for the Kansas City (MO) Star where he exposed the disintegration of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s Board of Directors. He also led a team of reporters who produced a six-part series about downtown Kansas City. During his 17-year tenure, Jeffrey covered urban affairs, regional news, crime and local government for the Kansas City Star. Jeffrey was a Pulitzer Prize runner up and has received numerous journalism awards. He received a Bachelor of Science with honors in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He has a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Kansas.
Jennifer Vigil covers social service issues for the San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune. She has written about city government and education. Before joining the San Diego Union-Tribune, she was a reporter at the Chicago Tribune and the Long Beach (CA) Press-Telegram. She has won several awards for journalistic excellence from the San Diego Union-Tribune. Jennifer attended the University of California at Los Angeles.
Todd Wallack is a business reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle in San Francisco, CA. He recently led an investigation of PipeVine, a donation processing center that collapsed, creating problems for local nonprofits. Previously, he worked as a business reporter at the Boston Herald, an online reporter at Network World Magazine and a business reporter for the Dayton Daily News. Todd received a Bachelor and Master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
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What fellows have to say about past seminars:
"Thanks so much for this opportunity. It really demystified much of online journalism for us and gave me a very useful hands on experience in the tools of the trade. Well done."
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