Kathy Im

Director, Journalism and Media, MacArthur Foundation

[Kathy Im @KathyIm2]

Today is the day! It's been my honor to build Press Forward and the Local News program @macfound with @jpalfrey and Kristen Mack, but now I hand over the lead to Silvia Rivera and return to my "day" job leading the Journalism and Media (JAM) team. Welcome Silvia!

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MacArthur's JAM team is out and about @sundancefest supporting our grantees working to create more just and inclusive narratives through film.

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Go see this!

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Recruiting is hard, but we had terrific partners @url_media who understood our values, culture, and goals, and found excellent candidates for us. Thank you to @leonorayala76 and @Sonali_Kohli

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Delighted to announce Silvia Rivera, previously with Listening Post Collective and Chicago Public Media, as the new Director for Local News @macfound, leading this new portfolio and representing MacArthur in Press Forward. Let's welcome her!

[Kathy Im @KathyIm2]

Delighted to announce Silvia Rivera, previously with Listening Post Collective and Chicago Public Media, as the new Director for Local News @macfound, leading this new portfolio and representing MacArthur in Press Forward. Let's welcome her!

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Simply thrilled to announce that the fabulous and talented @dianaluwho will be coming to @macfound as Senior Program Officer for Journalism and Media (JAM). Yoo-hoo!

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@StephaniehnKim @WBEZ @WBEZreset @eejpeej @LDomienik @hyimclaire @brenda_mruiz_ @nereidamorenos @soosieon @danielptucker @naddivz @SashaAnnSimons You will be missed but your talent will shine wherever you go. Best to you and your family.

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@geneluenyang The entire Im family CAN NOT WAIT!!

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I'll be talking about the ethical storytelling @macfound supports and in conversation with @nissarhee! Hope to see some Chicago folks on March 15th.

[Simmons Center for Global Chicago @simmons_global]

The Simmons Center for Global Chicago would like to invite you to our Community Symposium about Ethics and Impact of Storytelling In Global Engagement. Please see the link more information about the event! https://t.co/Q8TPSBRlCX

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Spending quality time with these fabulous ladies of journalism philanthropy @kbmiami @gteresa @lollybowean @contextmessage and Kristen Mack on the eve of #KMF2023.

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"Many of us are working hard to meet the moment with the level of resources and ambition that is required."

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Yes! @carrielozano will bring so much wisdom and a discerning eye to the jury; and we are so lucky to have @JSeigenthaler, a total pro and gentleman, as chair!

[Peabody Awards @PeabodyAwards]

Peabody is thrilled to welcome the award-winning Carrie Lozano (@carrielozano) to our esteemed Board of Jurors and salute the acclaimed John Seigenthaler (@JSeigenthaler) as the Board’s chair! 🏆 🤩

Learn more about our story here: https://t.co/c5O2WSxQDJ
#PeabodyAwards

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@CrystalEchoHawk @ElevatePrize Congratulations Crystal! All of us @macfound are so very excited for you and IllumiNative. Thank you for your leadership!

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It was a hard day to put on a celebratory panel @sundancefest but within this beautiful space and community created by @taaf @3admedia @goldhouseco @sunrisecollective.us and Panda Express, we found our voices and reaffirmed our callings. @macfound

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Thank you @taaforg and the Sunrise Collective for this convening space @sundancefest -- @macfound's JAM program is thrilled to partner with you on Sunday's program featuring Asian American storytellers!

[The Asian American Foundation @taaforg]

Learn more about the inaugural Sunrise Collective activation at Sundance Film Festival this year. TAAF's CEO @normanlschen, @danieldaekim, @BingChen spoke to @KPCWRadio! https://t.co/Uhyd1CkSes

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Excited to introduce this panel of exceptional creatives, with the talented @IAmAmnaNawaz as our moderator.

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@geneluenyang So exciting! Congratulations!

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@aaja @CPBmedia Thank you!

[The Asian American Foundation @taaforg]

Join us for an important TAAF Talk on
diversity and equity in media. Watch
at: https://t.co/IumwqXQ8KD

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A few key people are missing but this is the @macfound JAM team. I am so lucky to work with these folks everyday. @jhumke @contextmessage