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Join us for a panel discussion about navigating news and social media.
Moderator
Noah R. Bombard is a longtime newsroom editor who embraced digital early, honing deep expertise in social strategy and audience engagement during his years at Worcester Magazine, the Eagle-Tribune and the Telegram & Gazette. He later helped guide MassLive’s statewide expansion and now serves as communications director for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.
Panel
Manny Alvarado is the founder and executive producer of Manny Jae Media. He has believed in the idea of community news for years, and strove to find a way to create a lasting legacy of connection for his sons. He knows community is where he is from, and lives accordingly.
Suzanne Graham Anderson is a dynamic leader and the founder of Positively Suzanne LLC, a lifestyle brand aimed at inspiring and empowering individuals. Through her book “Detoxifying Leadership,” podcast “Sit Down With Suzanne,” and talk show “Sipping Tea With Suzanne,” she shares valuable insights that uplift individuals and communities.
Mark Henderson is a journalist and technologist with 43 years of experience in Worcester media. He is the founder of The 016, a first-of-its-kind news publisher and distributor focused on Worcester. He has consulted with more than three dozen newspapers and media companies, focusing on sustainable business models for journalism in the digital age.
Margaret Smith is a multi-award winning journalist writing, editing and project planning for daily and weekly publications in digital and print media across the greater Boston and central Massachusetts region. She currently serves as content editor of Worcester Magazine, and produces the science column, Woo! Science for Worcester Magazine and the Telegram & Gazette.
