3:15-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 15
Franklin Hall, room 210
The art of the interview. Learn some techniques to get the story, not just an answer. News, radio, feature writing, and more! Panelists include:
Moderator: Lecturer Mike Wells
MME'73, PhD'92, Strategic communications executive and diversity coach
Lillian has spent her career at the intersection of teaching and storytelling. She is the executive director of Your Real Stories Inc., a nonprofit journalism company. Her production credits include senior consultant to PBS' award-winning documentary, "Eyes on the Prize II," and associate producer for several WTIU programs while she was at IU. Lillian produces "The Your Real Stories Show" on GrioTV.
BAJ'13, reporter, WBEZ, Chicago Public Media
Araceli covers health, race, and arts and culture at Chicago Public Media. She has also worked as a reporter at Side Effects Public Media and was a host for WBOI's All Things Considered. Araceli started her radio career at WFHB in Bloomington as a producer and host of "HOLA Bloomington," a Spanish language news and public affairs show.
BAJ'97, editor, Palm Beach Media
Kristen is the editor-in-chief of Aventura Magazine and contributing editor to Palm Beach Illustrated. She has been named to FOLIO: and Admonsters' Top Women in Media classes of 2020 and 2023. Her work has been recognized with Platinum Hermes Creative Awards, Clarion Awards, Charlie Awards, and several more.
BA'87, managing editor, National Business Aviation Association
Thom spent 30 years as a reporter and producer for TV and digital platforms at CNN. He has performed media roles at Flying Magazine and UPS Corporate Headquarters. Thom currently works on the National Business Aviation Association's Insider magazine, where he has been since 2022.
