Speakers and Panelists
In-depth, interactive panel discussions at the conference feature top journalists from major media outlets. Past speakers have included:
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Isaac Arnsdorf*
National political reporter, The Washington Post
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Derrell J. Bouknight*
Associate producer, CBS Sports
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Daarel Burnette II*
Senior editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education
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Catie Edmondson*
Congressional reporter, The New York Times
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David Fahrenthold
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter, The New York Times
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Carol Guzy
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist
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Weijia Jiang
Senior White House correspondent, CBS News
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Maura Judkis*
Features reporter, The Washington Post
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Amy Nakamura*
Social media editor, The Washington Post
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Brian Reed*
Award-winning podcaster, “This American Life, S-Town”
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Nathan Ruiz*
Orioles beat writer, The Baltimore Sun
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Mike Snider
Breaking and trending news reporter, USA TODAY
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Snigdha Sur*
Founder and CEO, The Juggernaut
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Chuck Todd
Chief political analyst, NBC News
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Megan Twohey
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter, The New York Times
“If you dream of meeting ambitious leaders in action, this program is for you. As a Free Spirit, you will meet top, award-winning professionals in all mediums of journalism.”
Terry Shen, 2024 Free Spirit Scholar, Florida
