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Table of Contents Emma Bowen Foundation Fellows................................................... pg. 3 Fred Young Producer Fellows........................................................... pg. 38 T. Howard Foundation Fellows......................................................... pg. 41 Closing Statement............................................................................ pg. 44 Virtual Events.........................................................................…........ pg. 45 Emma Bowen Fellows Cinthia Naranjo KCCI-TV (Des Moines, IA) Iowa State University Major: Journalism and Mass Communications Graduation Date: August 2021 Hometown: Perry, IA Fellowship Goals: My fellowship goals are to learn as much as I can about Hearst, the news industry, production, reporting, and producing a newscast. Getting to network with colleagues and get the real reporter and newsroom experience. Develop more production and reporting skills that will make me a valuable asset and team player in my field of work. I am hoping to learn more about the behind-the-scenes experience such as producing, technical directing and reporting. I hope that I can produce shows and have opportunities to report during a newscast. Goals After Graduation: My goals after graduation are to find a job as a reporter or MMJ within Hearst or find a job in production. Favorite Show: CBS News Sunday Morning Fun Fact About Yourself: I met Jerry from Ben & Jerry's ice cream. I am a published poet. I listen to Christmas music all year round. I started my journalism career while in high school at 17. 4 Michael Arhin KCCI-TV (Des Moines, IA) Iowa State University Major: Management Information Systems Graduation Date: May 2021 Hometown: The Republic of Ghana Fellowship Goals: The goal that I set for myself when I joined this fellowship was to learn the most that I can and figure out if this is something that I would be interested in the future. Goals After Graduation: My goal after college is to make good use of my degree and find a company that I enjoy working at and start building my career to become one of the managers in a long term. Favorite Show: Blacklist 5 Angie Orellana Hernandez KCRA-TV/KQCA-TV (Sacramento, CA) University of Southern California Major: Journalism Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: Sacramento, CA Fellowship Goals: My goals are to dive deep into the production and creation of broadcast news. I've never really tried my hand at learning the different parts that go into broadcast, so I'm excited to learn anything and everything there is to learn. Specifically, I hope to learn about the production and editing of the process. Goals After Graduation: I hope to continue working in the journalism industry. Right now, I'm just trying to see what role fits me best and what I enjoy the most. Favorite Show: Definitely my local broadcast station, KCRA 3! Otherwise, I love ABC 10 and all of their Bachelorette coverage. Fun Fact About Yourself: I started an Instagram account for my Kermit puppet. Also, I got in a fight with Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close! 6 Samantha Aguilar KETV-TV (Omaha, NE) Northwestern University Major: Journalism and International Studies Graduation Date: June 2023 Hometown: Omaha, NE Fellowship Goals: I hope to learn about broadcast journalism and be able to make my own packages and shoot my own video. I also hope to learn more about writing broadcast packages. Goals After Graduation: I hope to become a print journalist, reporting on politics and environmental justice. Favorite Show: The Daily Show Fun Fact About Yourself: I love to roller skate. 7 Lakyra Banks KHBS-TV/KHOG-TV (Fayetteville | Fort Smith, AR) University of Arkansas- Fayetteville Major: Broadcast Journalism Minor: Spanish Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: North Little Rock, AR Fellowship Goals: My goals for this fellowship include receiving proficient knowledge and understanding of how the newsroom works. I hope to utilize networking to form connections with individuals that may help me in my long- term career goals. Goals After Graduation: Upon graduation, I plan to go directly into the career field as a Reporter/Anchor for a broadcasting station. I also plan to attend law school at an accredited university. Favorite Show: Good Morning America Fun Fact About Yourself: I began my college career as a biomedical engineering major, however I felt that my passions and interest would be better suited for journalism. I have only been studying journalism for one semester but managed to acquire the fellowship of my dreams. 8 Margaret Mulligan KMBC-TV/ KCWE-TV (Kansas City, MO) Indiana University Major: Media Management and Law and Policy Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Leawood, KS Fellowship Goals: I hope to learn about all of the different roles in the newsroom and come back to school with knowledge that will allow me to navigate my degree. Goals After Graduation: To work in media, preferably on a national level. Favorite Show: Saturday Night Live Fun Fact About Yourself: I am on the dance team for my school! 9 Meghan Mosley KOCO-TV (Oklahoma City, OK) University of Central Oklahoma Major: Professional Media Graduation Date: May 2021 Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK Fellowship Goals: To learn the ins and outs of being a Reporter. I’m hoping to achieve the workflow of a Reporter at a faster pace. Goals After Graduation: I’ve already graduated. Favorite Show: CBSN and KOCO 5 News Fun Fact About Yourself: I love to shop and hang out with my toddler in my free time! 10 Kelcie Bolden WAPT-TV (Jackson, MS) The University of Southern Mississippi Major: Public Relations and Advertising Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Madison, MS Fellowship Goals: I am hoping to learn more about creating promos for newscasts and expanding my knowledge of the Adobe Suite programs. Additionally, I want to become better at my technical writing skills for press releases. Goals After Graduation: I hope to work in public relations for a non-profit organization. Favorite Show: CBS News Sunday Morning Fun Fact About Yourself: I visited Mexico, Belize, and Honduras when I was nine years old. 11 Erin Burnett WBAL-TV (Baltimore, MD) University of Maryland Major: Broadcast Journalism and Technology Entrepreneurship Graduation Date: May 2024 Hometown: Owings Mills, MD Fellowship Goals: My goals for this summer include an overall knowledge of how a newsroom operates, an understanding of how a Reporter/Anchor impacts every department in the newsroom and how they can make everyone’s job easier. I also want to get practice writing and producing content. Goals After Graduation: To be hired as a reporter in a top 30 media market. Favorite Show: The Today Show Fun Fact About Yourself: I have a twin brother. 12 Gabrijela Skoko WCVB-TV (Boston, MA) University of Michigan Major: International Studies and Entrepreneurship Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Sharon, MA Fellowship Goals: I am hoping to hone in on the craft of producing and to really understand ways of thinking that go into producing. From the way I take notes, to writing scripts, to visualizing ideal footage for the script (or vice versa), to considering an audience's desires, etc., I am really hoping to learn how to maneuver my creativity into the information. Goals After Graduation: I would like to start a multi-media production company. Favorite Show: Black-ish Fun Fact About Yourself: I have a twin and we want to start the production company together! 13 Sarima Omodu-Amadi WCVB-TV (Boston, MA) University of Rhode Island Major: Film/Media and Communications Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Stoughton, MA Fellowship Goals: I hope to learn about the different careers in TV and narrow down what it is specifically I want to be. Goals After Graduation: I want to move out to L.A. for job opportunities in media. Favorite Show: Family Feud Fun Fact About Yourself: I've been to Nigeria. 14 Kyron Neveaux WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA) Louisiana State University Major: Communication Studies Graduation Date: May 2022 Hometown: New Orleans, LA Fellowship Goals: To walk away with a reel and many new connections. Goals After Graduation: To accept a full-time position as a Reporter or MMJ. Favorite Show: Daily Pop on E! Fun Fact About Yourself: I love brunch, the Kardashians and outdoor eating! I also had my first internship at 17 with the GRAMMY awards. 15 Natasha Solano WESH-TV/WKCF-TV (Winter Park, FL) Saint Peter’s University Major: Sports Management Minor: Journalism and Spanish Graduation Date: June 2021 Hometown: Elizabeth, NJ Fellowship Goals: I hope to gain more experience in broadcast news. So far, I’ve gotten hands-on experience with reporters in the field and with producers in the newsroom. Goals After Graduation: I want to work as a sports reporter. Favorite Show: Rick and Morty Fun Fact About Yourself: I have 6 pets - 3 cats, 2 dogs, and a turtle. 16 Isaiah Washington WGAL-TV (Lancaster, PA) American University Major: Literature and Political Science Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Hanover, PA Fellowship Goals: I am hoping to have a kaleidoscopic understanding of the newsroom. I would like to familiarize myself with all the organs making up the system from the producers to the reporters to the anchors to the weather to the assignment desk (the heart). I hope to contribute in a meaningful way to the development of news stories and feel my voice authenticated and validated. Goals After Graduation: I hope to earn a Master's Degree and pursue a career in news whether it be producing, directing, or reporting. Favorite Show: Superstore Fun Fact About Yourself: I recite poetry and did so on my school's speech and debate team. 17 Glendalys Valdes Gonzalez WISN-TV (Milwaukee, WI) University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Major: Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies Graduation Date: May 2023 Hometown: Puerto Rico Fellowship Goals: My Fellowship goals are to create long-lasting relationships and expand my network.