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As social media becomes a more entrenched part of our public discourse what about the ethics of this emerging technology? Join our panel of social media experts from the public sector, private sector and media as we explore this important question.
The panel:
Ayan Islam – Former Public Affairs Specialist for the DC Executive Office of the Mayor, Office of Communications, Ayan developed the Mayor's online presence and web strategy. She has extensive experience throughout her career in managing online strategy for public sector organizations and currently serves as the Media Spokesperson and Legislative Affairs Specialist for the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
Caitlin Dewey – Social Media Reporter at the Washington Post, where she finds and writes about the news of social media. She is a digital journalist and occasional essayist and her work has appeared in print and online for publications such as The New York Times and The Atlantic.
Joanna Brenner – Web Coordinator at Pew Internet & American Life Project (a project of the Pew Research Center), Joanna develops and implements the project's online strategy and presence, which includes overseeing the project's social media properties, in addition to maintaining the project's website. Her background lies in both print journalism and nonprofit online content preparation.
Nisha Chittal – Social Media Manager at Travel Channel<>, Nisha oversees all social media strategy, campaign development, and execution for the TV network. She has focused her career on helping brands and media organizations navigate the social media space and realize the
power of the medium.
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Where: Agency Q offices, 1100 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Where to register: HERE! HERE! CLICK RIGHT HERE!
Thank you to Agency Q