#eij19

Receiving this Presidential award last year was one of my proudest moments. I was honored by the Former SPJ President Alex Tarquinio, for my work in the successful co-relaunch of the @spj_pics Diversity Fellowship. It was one of the most successful to date. It shed light on how pushing the boundaries, making the call for qualified candidates to have a seat at the table, and trusting the process can do. I work hard to engage, motivate, learn and uplift. Sometimes one has to let others know, in case they don't see that in you. #EIJ19 #SPJ2020 #diversity #inclusion #womenleaders #representationmatters #journalists #latinasinnews https://www.instagram.com/p/CFEiIvtHP_K/?igshid=17kou4pcsjnbo

The RiverWalk was where it was at! Enjoying the night views. #EIJ19 #SPJLOVE #NAHJ (at The San Antonio River Walk) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2hMv4vndkZXdz6NRGKeWfU0s7CELtl8dFfj0U0/?igshid=g9inzmwl4igi

Enjoying a stroll by the San Antonio Riverwalk in Texas. Really magnificent views. Thank you for the 📸 Aisha Al-Muslim @noigaisha. #EIJ19 #NAHJ19 #LatinasinSanAntonio #workhardplayharder #melaninpopping #Boricua #redismycolor❤️ (at The San Antonio River Walk) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2a9BhRgEMUN-wmZQ6V5rKqf1HC4BOZyu26KUs0/?igshid=1dmk2syh8rbzq

Appreciative of this President's Award given to me by Alex Tarquinio from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) at last week's Excellence in Journalism Conference (EIJ19). Hard work pays off when you believe wholeheartedly in what you do. Diversity, Advocacy and Inclusion will always be at the core of what I do in journalism. As Vice Chair of SPJ's Diversity Committee alongside Rebecca Aguilar who is Chair, we revamped the Diversity Fellows Leadership Program and made it this year's most successful one yet. We had some of the most talented candidates who really put their best foot forward. As a former fellow, giving back to this program was one of my proudest moments. Thank you @SPJ for believing in me and letting me know you don't just give lip service. There's lots of work to be done, and we will get there. Come be a part of @spj_pics. #SPJLOVE #EIJ19 (at Grand Hyatt San Antonio Roo Texas Ballroom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2UlUmUHU2BjjoQpKrQQBGelts4TncsNhigZLY0/?igshid=ra3mixcp6xl6

I'm looking forward to moderating a San Antonio session in September at #EIJ19, the annual conference of @spj_pics. We'll discuss how reporters can cover courts plus strategies to explore civil rights, poverty & public safety related to reform of the traditional money-bail system. More at excellenceinjournalism dot org @phoenixspj @arnoldventures @texastribune @mysanantonio @fairdefense (at Grand Hyatt San Antonio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1CJfPrH1uw/?igshid=kgpi6ncd4wps