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TOGETHER AGAIN!

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Troy Diggs

CBS News Philadelphia / KYW-TV
News Producer
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Websitecbsphiladelphia.com
Troy Diggs is a news producer for CBS NEWS PHILADELPHIA.  Troy has more than 25 years of experience in local television - starting in Jonesboro, Arkansas - then working his way up to Wichita, Kansas - Kansas City, Missouri - and Seattle, Washington.  Through most of his career, Troy has specialized in producing morning newscasts that are relevant and enlightening to viewers.  Troy has been honored with two Emmy awards for his work, and currently serves on the national board of The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists.  In his spare time, Troy enjoys photography, travel, and photographing his travels.
Thursday, September 7
 

11:00am EDT

Seeing Our True Colors: How to Responsibly Cover Tough Diverse Stories Congress B (4th Floor)Dee Tum-Monge • Ernest Owens • Ashley Johnson • Tanya Pai • Conde Nast

12:00pm EDT

Lunch on Your Own Offsite

1:15pm EDT

View From The Top Regency B (Floor 2M)Monica Drake • Jennifer Dale • Marcus Mabry • Keaton Fox • Sharif Durhams • Joseph Jaafari • Paul Bascobert • Christina Kahrl • Joe Ruffolo • Janelle Rodriguez • Dotdash Meredith

3:00pm EDT

Crafting Your Career Narrative Regency C2 (Floor 2M)Alberto B. Mendoza • Tre'vell Anderson • Sonali Kohli • Lil Kalish • Rashida Salim

4:15pm EDT

Battling Burnout: How journalists (and their managers) can better prioritize mental health in the newsroom Congress B (4th Floor)Aaron Mason • Marcus Riley • Adi Guajardo • Linda Pattillo

5:30pm EDT

Fireside Chat with Janelle Rodriguez, NBC News EVP of Programming Regency B (Floor 2M)Maura Barrett • Janelle Rodriguez

6:00pm EDT

Queering Country: A Fireside Chat with Trailblazing Musician Chely Wright Regency B (Floor 2M)Frank DiLella • Chely Wright

7:00pm EDT

2023 Opening Reception: Welcome to Philadelphia! 33rd Floor
 
Friday, September 8
 

9:00am EDT

Career & Community Expo Regency A, C2 and Regency Foyer (Floor 2M)

9:15am EDT

Curating the Conversation on Anti-Drag Laws Regency B (Floor 2M)Orion Rummler • Kate Ruane • Steven Monacelli • Beatrice Thomas • Ford Foundation

11:30am EDT

Mental Health and Wellbeing in Journalism Congress A (4th Floor)Ricky Cody • John Handiboe • Taylor Bruck • Dr. Nicole Cross • Spectrum (Charter)

12:30pm EDT

Lunch on Your Own Offsite

1:45pm EDT

In the Courts and In the Classroom: Covering the Backlash to LGBTQ+ Expression in 2023 Regency B (Floor 2M)Elizabeth Daley • Hannah Schoenbaum • Stephen Jiwanmall • Christopher Geidner • Piper Hutchinson

3:00pm EDT

Coffee Break Café Regency A (Floor 2M)

3:30pm EDT

Finding and Telling the Story with Social Media Congress B (4th Floor)Robert Bennett • Craig Duff • Roman Feeser • Kedzie Teller • Paige McIntyre

4:45pm EDT

Entering Thru Mentoring: Your Journey to Success in the Newsroom and Media Congress C (4th Floor)Patrick Lee • Kelly Frank • Alicia Hastey • Tylan Jennings • Thomas Hanson • CBS
 
Saturday, September 9
 

9:00am EDT

Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation: How Healing Through Storytelling Changes Individuals, Communities and Newsrooms Regency B (Floor 2M)Ken Lemon • David Cordero • Sharif Durhams • Carla Thompson • Kellogg Foundation

10:45am EDT

Covering LGBTQ+ Issues in Red States Congress C (4th Floor)Xan Hart • Spencer Brooks • Ryan Wood • Christopher Kane • TEGNA

1:00pm EDT

Michael Triplett Series: Under Attack but Keeping the Faith: the Weaponization of Religion and the LGBTQ Community Regency B (Floor 2M)Cathy Renna • Nico Lang • Jaweed Kaleem • Jamie Bruesehoff • Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza • Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart • General Motors

2:45pm EDT

News You Can Use: The LGBTQ+ Game Show Congress A (4th Floor)Kelly Frank • Lee Grossman • Thomas Hanson • Kris Van Cleave • Norman Oliver • CBS

3:30pm EDT

Coffee Break Café Congress Foyer (4th Floor)

5:15pm EDT

AI, AI, Ooohhhhh … Congress B (4th Floor)Arlyn Gajilan • Eric Hegedus • Ina Fried • Erin Coyle

6:30pm EDT

Diversity Reception Regency Foyer (Floor 2M)

7:30pm EDT

2023 Closing Reception Regency Ballroom (Floor 2M)
 
Sunday, September 10
 

10:00am EDT

NLGJA Board of Directors Meeting Lescaze