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Chapter Board Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13
Hola gente! A reminder that our next Board meeting is NEXT TUESDAY at the San Francisco Chronicle’s new home in the Financial District There will be empanadas, flan and aguas frescas! Email us your order by the end of the week to make sure we get your favorite from ¡Venga! Empanadas We have tons to talk about, including planning our
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NAHJ Bay Area Chapter nominations are now open!
NAHJ Bay Area Chapter elections are here! This is your opportunity to join the chapter board, bring new ideas to the chapter and help shape what comes next — and perhaps even help us win the famous NAHJ Chapter Cup. The chapter will begin accepting nominations Monday, September 21, for the following positions: You can find
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NAHJ Bay Area Felix Elizalde Journalism Scholarship Opportunity for Bay Area Students
The NAHJ Bay Area Chapter is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Felix Elizalde Journalism Scholarship. This year, we will award two $2,500 scholarships to students residing in the nine Bay Area counties who are pursuing a degree in journalism. The scholarship honors the legacy of Felix Elizalde, a journalist who
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NAHJ Bay Area Academic Committee Launch
Join us for the inaugural gathering of the new NAHJ Bay Area Academic Committee, an initiative focused on strengthening connections between educators, students and journalism professionals across the region. We’ll discuss: • Journalism scholarships and mentorship opportunities • How students can get involved with NAHJ • Building future programming and partnerships • Starting new NAHJ
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Thank You to ABC7 For Hosting Event
Dear NAHJ Bay Area members, Our recent in-person membership meeting at ABC7 was nothing short of inspiring, and we’re still buzzing from the experience. A huge thank you to ABC7 News for welcoming our chapter into your newsroom and giving members a behind-the-scenes look at where impactful stories come to life. We’re also deeply grateful
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NAHJ National Conference Support
Want to avoid FOMO? We’re excited to offer financial support for two members to attend the NAHJ National Conference in New Orleans this year. Conference web site: https://nahjconference.org/ We will to offer: Applicants must: Deadline: May 24 @ 11:59 p.m. PST Apply here.
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Unlocking Public Records Workshop
We’re excited to partner with the First Amendment Coalition to offer training on the California Public Records Act, including tips for overcoming barriers to information and guidance on obtaining difficult records such as law enforcement and misconduct files. May 27, 20266:00 – 7:30 p.m.Mission Local Newsroom RSVP Here.
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Student Scholarships
Applications will soon open for student scholarships supported by the Felix Elizalde La Raza Media Education Fund. We expect to award two scholarships of $2,500 each to students pursuing journalism careers.Applications will open in June 1, with recipients expected to be announced by July 10. More details, including eligibility requirements and deadlines, will be shared
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Next Membership Meeting at KGO-TV (ABC7)
We’re excited to welcome ABC7 reporter Luz Peña as our guest speaker, and attendees will also get a behind-the-scenes tour of the newsroom and studio. Tuesday, April 21 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. San Francisco RSVP Here. Want to become an NAHJ member? Click here to become a member.
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Ways to Get Involved
Many people who attended our last meeting expressed interest in helping lead committees to help shape programming, events and outreach for NAHJ Bay Area members throughout the year. Here are the new committees forming: Academic Committee Board liaison: Maria PeñaChair: Jeremy Sanchez Rue This committee will strengthen connections between journalism schools and newsrooms by tracking
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Board Members
The 2025-2026 Chapter Board
President
Maria Peña
Digital Producer and Media Programming Specialist
Vice President
Erika Carlos
Editor-in-Chief
El Tecolote
Financial Officer
Yoli Martinez
Frontend Engineer
Secretary
Madi Bolaños
Co-host of California Report KQED