Johann Calhoun

Johann Calhoun is an experienced journalism professional currently serving as City Editor at The Philadelphia Tribune, overseeing news stories for a publication with a circulation of 219,000. Calhoun also writes on K-12 education for The Philadelphia Citizen and contributes to Honored, showcasing innovative educators nationally. Previous roles include leading the Forbes 30 Under 30 Cleveland Project and serving as Bureau Chief at Chalkbeat, where Calhoun launched a Philadelphia education bureau during the pandemic. Additionally, involvement in prestigious leadership programs such as the Poynter Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media and the Lenfest Constellation News Leadership Initiative highlights commitment to media excellence. An educator at Temple University and a special correspondent for Stanford University, Calhoun holds a Master's degree in Communications Management and a Bachelor's in Mass Communication from Southern University.