Service to the Journalism Profession
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Judge (volunteer)
Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine State Awards served as judge for front page layout and design and radio broadcasting categories April 2013 Judge (volunteer) Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards served as judge in photojournalism and visual elements categories March 2013 Judge (volunteer) Society of Professional Journalists Utah Headliners Radio Entries served as judge in radio news categories May 2010 Judge (volunteer) National Scholastic Press Association & the Newspaper Association of America Foundation Pacemaker Awards served as judge for high school newspaper feature news entry award March 2010 |
Faculty Advisor (volunteer)
Fairhaven Free Press Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA acted as journalism advisor for student-run quarterly newspaper 2009-2011 Organizer & Producer (volunteer) Western Washington University, Bellingham,WA organized, managed and produced media critic Jeff Cohen's visit as distinguished guest speaker to discuss independent media and his latest book, "My Misadventures in Corporate Media" May 2007 click here to see Jeff Cohen's lecture |
Journalism Instructor (volunteer)
Canoe Island French Camp, non-profit camp for kids learning French language and culture, located in the San Juan Islands of Washington state, USA "Writers, Artists & Scientists Weekend" served as journalism instructor for kids, co-produced "Canoe Island Chronicle" June 4-6, 2010 June 5-7, 2009 
With young journalists at Canoe Island French Camp, 2010
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Community Involvement & Leadership
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Whatcom County HER Calendar 2012
Participated in women's calendar to raise awareness and funds for local charities. 
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Whatcom County organizations I support through volunteering and participation
Board of Directors
Member & Treasurer 2007-2009
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