GlobalGirl Media
Michele Weldon is a seasoned journalist, author, and educator with extensive experience in thought leadership, media, and gender issues. Serving as a Senior Leader at The OpEd Project since 2011, Michele facilitates workshops aimed at amplifying underrepresented voices in commentary. As Editorial Director at Take The Lead Women, Michele manages a popular blog and newsletter, recognized for excellence in journalism. Michele's academic career at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism spans from 1996 to 2014, culminating in the title of Assistant Professor Emerita. A contributing columnist for The Huffington Post and a freelance journalist published in numerous prominent outlets, Michele's work highlights cultural and societal issues. Additionally, Michele leads writing workshops and is recognized for authoring multiple nonfiction books.
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GlobalGirl Media
GlobalGirl Media (GGM) develops the voice and media literacy of teenage girls and young women, ages 14-22, in under-served communities by teaching them to create and share digital journalism designed to improve scholastic achievement, ignite community activism and spark social change. Through mentoring, training and access to a worldwide network of trans-media distribution partners, GlobalGirl Media harnesses the power of new digital media to empower young women to bring their often-overlooked perspectives onto the global media stage. By turning up the volume of girl’s voices globally, GlobalGirl Media seeks to promote freedom of expression and strengthen substantive journalism that addresses historically marginalized voices, while building self-esteem, leadership capacity, and 21st century skills.