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Welcome to the 2024 Independent News Sustainability Summit, hosted by LION Publishers and presented by Knight Foundation and Google.

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Making a difference: Measuring and communicating the impact of strong local journalism
Thursday September 5, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Astor Ballroom
Telling the story of your new business is critical to gaining trust, buy-in and funding from your audiences and stakeholders. This session will dig into how three news businesses articulated their news organization’s impact and the tools they’ve used to help others understand how their journalism is making a difference.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Heyamoto

Lisa Heyamoto

Vice President of Portfolio Learning, American Journalism Project
Lisa Heyamoto is dedicated to building a durable local news infrastructure through sustainable organizational growth, systems thinking and community engagement. She is Vice President of Portfolio Learning at the American Journalism Project, where she surfaces data insights across... Read More →
avatar for Kara Meyberg Guzman

Kara Meyberg Guzman

CEO and Co-Founder, Santa Cruz Local
As Santa Cruz Local’s CEO and co-founder, I’m building an ethical and sustainable independent news organization with a deep connection to Santa Cruz County residents.I’m a founding board member of the Tiny News Collective, a nonprofit organization that helps communities build... Read More →
avatar for Rebecca Neuwirth

Rebecca Neuwirth

Chief Strategy Officer, Documented
Rebecca believes good journalism is a fundament of strong communities. She is a bridge-builder, fundraiser, and strategic thinker. Prior to Documented, she held roles at Upwardly Global, the Center for Popular Democracy, JDC, and Define American, and ran a small foundation, Thanks... Read More →
avatar for Shane Pekny

Shane Pekny

Grants Manager & Development Consultant, Flatwater Free Press
Shane Pekny has 20 years of experience in grants management and fundraising. He brings diverse experience to the independent news field, having worked with Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill Industries, Boys Town, YMCAs, universities, local governments, and community centers. Shane was... Read More →
Thursday September 5, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Astor Ballroom
  Track: Building resilient leaders and teams and cultures, 'Learning' session

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