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.