Guest Speakers
Digital Journalist at CBS
Nia Stevens
Nia Stevens is a Digital Journalist at CBS News. She travels across the country to cover breaking news for stories airing on national broadcasts.
Filmmaker
Jackie Schwartz
Jackie Schwartz is an award-winning filmmaker, writer and activist. She is passionate about creating content about marginalized communities and underrepresented voices.
Cinematographer/Filmmaker
Asad Faruqi
Asad Faruqi is an Emmy Award nominated cinematographer, photographer and filmmaker. Over the past six years he has shot a number of award-winning films, including 2016’s Academy Award winning film, “A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness,” and 2012’s Academy and Emmy Award winning film, “Saving Face.” Asad’s work has been featured on HBO, The New York Times, PBS, Channel 4, CBC, SBS, and Arte.