Rachel Jones
Director of Journalism Initiatives at National Press Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Denise Octavia Smith MBA, BS, CHW, PN, SFC
Rachel Jones has helped cultivate my experience, perspective and pursuit of racial equity and social justice for community health workers by creating an environment where I can hone my voice as a writer and advocate. I highly highly recommend her as a writing mentor.
Erasma Beras-Monticciolo
Rachel is a brilliant writing coach. She is a natural mentor thanks to her keen ear for language and the compassionate way in which she guides you to find your own voice. Rachel helped me to channel my oral storytelling abilities into my writing thereby giving me yet another tool with which I could challenge the racist narratives about my communities. Rachel is Masterclass!
Denise Octavia Smith MBA, BS, CHW, PN, SFC
Rachel Jones has helped cultivate my experience, perspective and pursuit of racial equity and social justice for community health workers by creating an environment where I can hone my voice as a writer and advocate. I highly highly recommend her as a writing mentor.
Erasma Beras-Monticciolo
Rachel is a brilliant writing coach. She is a natural mentor thanks to her keen ear for language and the compassionate way in which she guides you to find your own voice. Rachel helped me to channel my oral storytelling abilities into my writing thereby giving me yet another tool with which I could challenge the racist narratives about my communities. Rachel is Masterclass!
Denise Octavia Smith MBA, BS, CHW, PN, SFC
Rachel Jones has helped cultivate my experience, perspective and pursuit of racial equity and social justice for community health workers by creating an environment where I can hone my voice as a writer and advocate. I highly highly recommend her as a writing mentor.
Erasma Beras-Monticciolo
Rachel is a brilliant writing coach. She is a natural mentor thanks to her keen ear for language and the compassionate way in which she guides you to find your own voice. Rachel helped me to channel my oral storytelling abilities into my writing thereby giving me yet another tool with which I could challenge the racist narratives about my communities. Rachel is Masterclass!
Denise Octavia Smith MBA, BS, CHW, PN, SFC
Rachel Jones has helped cultivate my experience, perspective and pursuit of racial equity and social justice for community health workers by creating an environment where I can hone my voice as a writer and advocate. I highly highly recommend her as a writing mentor.
Erasma Beras-Monticciolo
Rachel is a brilliant writing coach. She is a natural mentor thanks to her keen ear for language and the compassionate way in which she guides you to find your own voice. Rachel helped me to channel my oral storytelling abilities into my writing thereby giving me yet another tool with which I could challenge the racist narratives about my communities. Rachel is Masterclass!
Experience
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National Press Foundation
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United States
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Technology, Information and Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Journalism Initiatives
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Dec 2021 - Present
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National Geographic
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Jan 2019 - Present
My first feature for National Geographic appeared in the Jan. 2019 Global Health Issue of the magazine. Since then, I have produced numerous features for NatGeo Digital, including coverage of the police brutality and racial injustice protests in the U.S., women's leadership during COVID-19, the 57th Anniversary of the March on Washington and the reaction to the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. My first feature for National Geographic appeared in the Jan. 2019 Global Health Issue of the magazine. Since then, I have produced numerous features for NatGeo Digital, including coverage of the police brutality and racial injustice protests in the U.S., women's leadership during COVID-19, the 57th Anniversary of the March on Washington and the reaction to the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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The Aspen Institute
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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500 - 600 Employee
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Mentor/Writing Coach
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Emerson Collective
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Communications Consultant
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Oct 2020 - Sep 2021
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Global Press Journal
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Story Editor
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Oct 2019 - May 2020
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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Charlotte, North Carolina Area
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Media Consultant
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Nov 2017 - Feb 2018
Providing media outreach support, e.g. liaising with journalists worldwide, pitching stories, supporting story development, and sharing information via social media portals ahead of major announcements from the Uniting to Combat NTDs coalition. Also providing copy editing and content services for press releases, email alerts, etc. Providing media outreach support, e.g. liaising with journalists worldwide, pitching stories, supporting story development, and sharing information via social media portals ahead of major announcements from the Uniting to Combat NTDs coalition. Also providing copy editing and content services for press releases, email alerts, etc.
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Voice of America
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Editor, Stringer Coordinator, "South Sudan in Focus"
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Oct 2014 - Sep 2015
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Media Consultant/Communications Advisor, Polio Advocacy Working Group
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2013 - Aug 2014
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Kenyan Alliance of Health and Science Reporters
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Director
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Oct 2010 - Nov 2011
In August of 2010, I was awarded a $45,000 grant from the UK's Wellcome Trust to establish the Kenyan Alliance of Health and Science Reporters Journalism training project. I'm now focusing on International Consulting around health and research issues, as I continue to mentor and train journalists, editors, public health officials, NGO's and private companies committed to nurturing better coverage of health and research related issues. In August of 2010, I was awarded a $45,000 grant from the UK's Wellcome Trust to establish the Kenyan Alliance of Health and Science Reporters Journalism training project. I'm now focusing on International Consulting around health and research issues, as I continue to mentor and train journalists, editors, public health officials, NGO's and private companies committed to nurturing better coverage of health and research related issues.
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International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Knight Health Fellow
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Jul 2008 - Aug 2011
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Nation Media Group
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Kenya
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Media Consultant
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2008 - Aug 2011
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Internews
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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2003 - 2008
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NPR
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Reporter
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Aug 1998 - May 2007
Reporter, covered social policy affecting children and families, racial disparities in health care, welfare reform. Reporter, covered social policy affecting children and families, racial disparities in health care, welfare reform.
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Reporter
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1992 - 1994
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