Coming into this program, I was overwhelmed by the bad news that has overtaken the industry. It was tough knowing that I would be graduating with a degree in journalism and this was the environment I would be entering. Needless to say, I’m feeling better about it now.
Jack Marsh, Freedom Forum vice president of diversity programs, was amazing to listen to when he spoke (and sang, for those of you lucky enough to hear him at the Wild Horse Saloon). CQS program Co-founder John Quinn was always there for great conversation and inspiration—along with a good laugh. Val Hoeppner and Anne Medley of the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute’s multimedia team and Danese Kenon of the Indianapolis Star were always there for some of the best mentoring I’ve experienced. In fact, everyone I’ve met at the Diversity Institute has been incredible.
Before I arrived, I knew nothing of multimedia aside from taking a few mediocre shots on a small digital camera. Now I know how to shoot an event, download it and make a story. I even tried Twittering—which is not as terrifying as you might think.
I will never forget my fellow Chipsters, working on the stories, compiling videos, being a world champion, visiting B.B. King’s diner and everything else that I loved about this experience.
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