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2023 NLGJA National Convention

TOGETHER AGAIN!

Thank you for attending our 2023 National Convention! It was wonderful to welcome so many old friends and new faces to Philadelphia.

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Jorge Desantiago

WSNS
News Reporter & Anchor
CHICAGO IL

Jorge DeSantiago is a dedicated journalist who has made a significant impact as a Weekend Anchor and Reporter. With a genuine passion for delivering accurate and compelling news, he has become a trusted voice for the latino community in Chicago.Currently serving as the Weekend Anchor and Reporter for Noticiero Telemundo Chicago, DeSantiago brings the latest updates and breaking news to viewers in the Chicago area. Through his sincere and approachable demeanor, he strives to connect with audiences and keep them informed about the stories that matter most.

9:45am EDT

Grow Your Audience on Google Search Congress A (4th Floor)Sam Chassé • Google News Lab

11:00am EDT

ABC News Storytellers Summit Regency A (Floor 2M)

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 Freelance Quick-Start: Your Road Map to Financial and Emotional Sustainability Regency C2 (Floor 2M)Daric Cottingham • Katherine Lewis • Erin McGregor • Lonnie Hood

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

9:00pm EDT

Lifetime Members Reception Lifetime Members Only

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

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

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

Dogma and Disinformation: Challenges in Political Reporting Today Congress A (4th Floor)Steven Overly • Grace Ashford • Eugene Scott • Jo Yurcaba • Think.Public.Media

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

6:30pm EDT

Diversity Reception Regency Foyer (Floor 2M)

7:30pm EDT

2023 Closing Reception Regency Ballroom (Floor 2M)