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Author: Sasha Fernandez

Sasha Fernandez

Sasha Fernandez is a senior studying journalism at American University with a minor in International Studies. She has previously interned for a Member of Parliament in London and at the New York branch of the Center for Human Rights in Iran. During her free time, Sasha enjoys baking, listening to folk music and going to farmers' markets.

  • System/Policy

    Pizza is served, plants are flourishing — but a pumpkin isn’t doing so well

    Social media is showing the good, the bad and the ugly of our underused offices.
    By Sasha Fernandez
    August 21, 2020
  • Development
    Mask

    Branded face masks are letting virus-conscious wearers show their pubmedia love

    Face masks branded with logos are now available from NPR and stations including KPCC, KPBS and Nashville Public Radio.
    By Sasha Fernandez
    August 13, 2020
  • Programs/Content

    NPR’s ‘Hidden Brain’ goes independent

    NPR will continue to distribute the radio show.
    By Sasha Fernandez
    August 11, 2020
  • System/Policy
    convention floor

    Participants find pros and cons to online networking at virtual NABJ/NAHJ conference

    Organizations in the Public Media Village at this month's event ran into new challenges in networking with job-seekers. But attendees said they ...
    By Sasha Fernandez
    August 10, 2020
  • Programs/Content
    Tiktok composite

    TikTok grants help pubmedia get creative with short-form videos

    Producers are using the popular platform to test ideas while also reaching new and younger audiences.
    By Sasha Fernandez
    August 5, 2020
  • Revelations about former employee prompt calls for new leadership at WAMU

    Staffers vented frustration with GM JJ Yore during a staff meeting Friday.
    By Sasha Fernandez
    August 4, 2020
  • Programs/Content
    Ropeik records source

    New Hampshire Public Radio launches climate change project ‘By Degrees’

    Reporters are using engagement strategies and a “human-centered” focus to build audience.
    By Sasha Fernandez
    July 22, 2020
  • System/Policy

    WAMU appoints DCist editor-in-chief to lead newsroom

    Rachel Sadon is stepping into the role of interim news director as the station seeks a permanent successor to Jeffrey Katz.
    By Sasha Fernandez
    July 21, 2020
  • System/Policy
    WAMU building

    WAMU licensee investigates editor blamed for departures of women of color

    Five women of color have left WAMU since January 2019, an exodus that prompted a series of tweets on the subject last ...
    By Sasha Fernandez
    July 20, 2020
  • System/Policy
    twitter img

    Support of Black Lives Matter prompts reviews of stations’ social media policies

    Station staffers and managers are taking another look at the line between advocating for human rights and undermining impartial reporting.
    By Sasha Fernandez
    July 16, 2020
  • System/Policy
    WAMU building

    Tweets by WAMU staffers call attention to diversity issues at station

    The outpouring on social media came after a Black producer said his job was in jeopardy.
    By Sasha Fernandez
    June 30, 2020
  • System/Policy

    Stations step up reporter safety after unexpected conflicts at protests

    Run-ins with police have prompted newsrooms to review their guidelines for reporting in dangerous situations.
    By Sasha Fernandez
    June 23, 2020
  • Development
    canvasser at door

    Concerns about COVID-19 sideline canvassing for donors, raise questions about restarting

    Contributor Development Partnership and Donor Development Strategies suspended canvassing in March to protect canvassers and community members from contracting the virus.
    By Sasha Fernandez
    June 12, 2020
  • Programs/Content
    Brian Lehrer hosts

    WNYC, MPR call-in show gauges nation’s response to police protests

    The program aired on 342 stations across the country.
    By Sasha Fernandez
    June 2, 2020
  • Programs/Content
    Chef Bastianich smiles with mom

    Stuck at home, chef Lidia Bastianich takes viewers into her kitchen with help from family

    A two-part special airing this weekend was inspired by the idea that "food is a common denominator."
    By Sasha Fernandez
    May 29, 2020
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