The Online News Association (ONA) is excited to announce an expansion of our commitment to cultivate transformational leadership with the acquisition of Digital Women Leaders (DWL), a mentorship resource for women and non-binary people aimed at addressing disparities in journalism leadership.
DWL, created in 2018 by writer and journalism consultant Katie Hawkins-Gaar, has facilitated thousands of one-on-one mentoring conversations through its online platform. With over 150 leaders volunteering their wisdom and expertise, people can easily find a mentor based on topic of expertise, languages spoken, organization or name. These mentors provide valuable advice ranging from ways to boost community engagement to big decisions like switching career paths.
“I feel really good about this move, and what it means for all of us working in journalism, an industry where mentorship and support is sorely needed,” said founder Katie Hawkins-Gaar. “There are many more people who could benefit from this resource, and I’m excited to see how Digital Women Leaders grows and thrives under ONA’s care.”
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