Prison Journalism Project
Julie Zigoris is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in journalism, education, and editorial roles. Currently serving as a Volunteer Editor for the Prison Journalism Project since February 2021, Julie previously worked as a Writer at Red Fox Literary from January 2018 to December 2024 and as an Arts & Culture Reporter for The San Francisco Standard from August 2022 to June 2024. At the Jewish Community High School of the Bay, Julie held the position of Chair of the Humanities Department, overseeing curriculum development and teacher support from August 2012 to December 2017, while also teaching various subjects including Soviet History. Julie's academic background includes a PhD in Slavic Languages and Literatures from the University of Pittsburgh and a Certificate in Data Journalism from City College of San Francisco, alongside a Bachelor's degree from New York University in Comparative Literature and Slavic Studies. Julie's diverse skill set is complemented by experience in teaching at the university level and contributions to literary and educational initiatives.
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Prison Journalism Project
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We are an independent non-partisan journalism organization that works with incarcerated writers and those impacted by incarceration to train them in the tools of journalism and help them reach a wide audience through our publication as well as through collaborations with mainstream media. The genesis of our organization is based on a simple question: how can we unleash the enormous power of journalism to elevate and amplify the voices so often left out of the public conversation about justice and imprisonment in our society? We believe that the deep reforms that are necessary to fix the U.S. criminal justice system can only happen by shifting the narrative. Intentional, responsible and well-crafted journalism from within the incarcerated community can break stereotypes, bring more transparency and drive change. Our solution is to provide the necessary training to create the first nationwide network of prison journalists who know the system from the inside.