Jourdan Bennett-begaye

About

Hello! I'm Jourdan, managing editor at ICT (formerly Indian Country Today). Started as reporter-producer in August 2018, became the Washington editor/bureau chief in August 2019, and the deputy managing editor in August 2020. In February 2021, I was the managing editor. Then transitioned to executive editor. Our broadcast and digital departments merged so am now the managing editor. Taught journalism, video production and theater at Kirtland Central High School in 2017-2018.Received master's degree from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University as part of the Newhouse Minorities Fellowship. I interned with Syracuse.com/The Post-Standard for one year while completing the magazine, newspaper and online Journalism program.Before grad school, I was the Interim Project Coordinator for the Wyman Teen Outreach Program (TOP) at Capacity Builders, Inc, a nonprofit organization focused on helping the Navajo/Diné population. As a Prevention Educator, I facilitated TOP at two middle schools and a high school, and helped the students carry through their community-service learning projects. My hands are also dipped in the other youth and wellness projects and grants as well as the Navajo Youth Builders press releases and newsletters.I graduated from Fort Lewis College with a B.A. in Athletic Training and a minor in English - Communications. My experience varies from athletic training to public health, web design, social media, video and auditing shooting and editing, journalism, and event planning.My internship at NSF International focused toward increasing promotion and engagement for the Training and Education department using various methodologies to increase visibility. This internship was contracted with the Future Public Health Leaders Program under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Undergraduate Scholars Program (CUPS). My athletic training experience included clinical rotations at orthopedic clinics, high schools, medical centers, community health promotion initiatives, and working with the college's varsity student-athletes and community members. Skills: Adaptability, reporting, event planning, community development, networking, urban planning, communication skills, customer service, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills.