Hedrick Smith is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and an Emmy award-winning producer. Hedrick has established himself as one of America's most distinguished journalists. While working for The New York Times, Hedrick has covered some of the most significant events that shaped America including Martin Luther King Jr and the struggle for civil rights, the Vietnam War, the Cold War plus... read full bio
Hollie McKay was born in Australia but made her way to America to start her career in journalism. After attending Pace University in New York, where she received a degree in Communications, she began working at Fox News as an intern. Working her way to the top, Hollie started writing the network’s entertainment column Pop Tarts before making her to... read full bio
Isha Sesay is a recognized journalist, media executive and author who has spent more than ten years covering significant breaking news and world events with an emphasis on social injustice topics that affect women and girls. Sesay chairs the board of directors and acts as CEO of OkayMedia, a media outlet devoted to promoting Black culture and Black voices. The renowned... read full bio
Jack Ford, a journalist who has won Emmy and Peabody Awards, a nationally renowned trial lawyer, an author and a teacher, has had a distinct and incredibly successful career. His journey, which began in a small town in New Jersey where he was raised by a single parent, has taken him to Yale University, where he was a three-year starter on... read full bio
Jamelle Bouie is an American journalist, columnist, and writer, who is currently a journalist and columnist for The New York Times and a political analyst for CBS News. Through his work as a writer, Bouie covers political topics such as elections, history, racial politics, campaigns, national affairs, and culture. Bouie was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and he went on... read full bio
James Longman is an English foreign correspondent for ABC News America. Longman was born in London, England, and he earned his bachelor’s degree in Arabic from the School of Oriental and African Studies before going on to earn his master’s in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics. Longman went on to begin his career working as a reporter... read full bio
Jeff Benedict is a sports journalist, bestselling author, producer and pundit who has captivated audiences across media. He is an authority on leadership and the attitude of a champion. In addition to writing several feature articles about some of the most well-known athletes in sports history, Jeff has authored seventeen non-fiction books. He has been chosen to serve as executive producer... read full bio
Jeff Johnson is an award-winning journalist and communications specialist who is currently the Managing Principal for JIJ Communications. Through his work with JIJ Communications, Johnson consultants clients with strategic insight in the private, public, and entertainment sectors. He has worked with companies and organizations such as Google, Victoria’s Secret, and the City of Cleveland. Johnson studied at the University of... read full bio
Jeffrey Lyons has reviewed more than 15,000 movies, 900 Broadway and off-Broadway plays, interviewed nearly 500 actors, written or co-authored six books, co-hosted three national movie review shows, and received two honorary degrees so far. He’s lectured at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., four times at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and in venues all over... read full bio
Jemele Hill is a sports journalist, best known for her role as co-host of ESPN’s SportsCenter. Her time as a journalist for ESPN, writing a column for ESPN.com’s ‘Page 2’, as former host of ESPN’s ‘His and Hers’, and ESPN2’s ‘Number Never Lie’, has given Hill first hand experience in the national spotlight. Jemele’s award winning journalism is prized for... read full bio
Jen Hale is a recognized journalist, sportscaster and businesswoman who has received numerous Associated Press, Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Awards for her sports and news reporting. Hale is a reporter for the FOX NFL season, where she is currently in her eleventh season. She also frequently contributes to Fox & Friends Weekend, FOX Sports and fills in as host of Skip and... read full bio
Jenna Bush Hager is an American author, news personality, and journalist who has been the co-host, contributor and correspondent of “Today with Hoda & Jenna”. Jenna is the daughter of the 43rd U.S. President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush. Jenna originally didn’t want her father to run for President but ended up being involved in his... read full bio
Jenna Wortham is a journalist, author, podcaster and cultural icon. She is a thought leader at the nexus of technology, culture and identity, providing captivating and perceptive commentary to captivated audiences across media. She is a staff writer for the New York Times Magazine and co-edited the highly acclaimed graphic anthology Black Futures. Editor Jack Silverstein called her "one of the most savvy and... read full bio
Author and skilled journalist Jennifer Wallace is well known for her perceptive work illuminating the harmful impacts of success pressure. She has made important contributions to the field as the author of the much praised book "Never Enough: When Achievement Pressure Becomes Toxic - and What We Can Do About It." Due to the strong demand for Jennifer's knowledge, she has... read full bio
American attorney Jeremy B. Bash, a well-known name in the field of national security, has made major contributions throughout the course of his career. From 2009 to 2011, Bash served as the CIA's chief of staff, which marked the beginning of his career in public service. He worked closely with Leon Panetta, the CIA director at the time, during this... read full bio
Jesse Brown is a Canadian digital media expert, journalist, businessperson, and futurist. Brown started Canadaland, a talk show podcast which most of his journalistic activity is channeled through. Brown was the investigative reporter that reported the story about the violence and sexual harassment that Jian Ghomeshi was giving women in the workplace. Growing up, Brown started an underground student newspaper... read full bio
Jesse Holland is an award-winning journalist, speaker, author, educator, and television personality. He is best known for being one of the first African American journalists to cover the Supreme Court full-time. Holland was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, and he earned his bachelor’s in liberal arts with an emphasis in journalism and English from the University of Mississippi. He went... read full bio
Jessica Yellin is an American journalist who has previously been Chief White House Correspondent for CNN in Washington, D.C. Yellin graduated from Harvard College magna cum laude where she was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She joined CNN as a Capitol Hill correspondent before making her way to Chief White House correspondent. During her time with CNN she... read full bio
Award-winning broadcaster, writer, singer, and producer Jian Ghomeshi is also a producer was the host and co-creator of the daily national talk show Q. Since its debut in 2007, Q has attracted the largest audience of any culture-related program in Canada and has risen to the top of the morning ratings in CBC history. Additionally, PRI currently broadcasts Q all... read full bio
"Jill Abramson was the first female executive editor of The New York Times. Prior to her work with the Times, Abramson worked for The Wall Street Journal as an investigative reporter and deputy bureau chief. As of recent, Abramson has worked as a political columnist for Guardian US. Abramson has been noted as one of the most powerful people in... read full bio
