Jan. 14, 2025 – JPMorganChase and Columbia Journalism School have joined the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Champions Initiative, a new win-win program that gives institutional partners access to NAHJ’s expertise, talent and events while signaling their support for NAHJ and journalism excellence.
The Champions initiative is designed to allow media companies, corporations, universities, foundations and others to deepen their engagement with NAHJ. Benefits include:
- Access to NAHJ’s expertise on Hispanic issues and audiences and best practices for engaging with Hispanic journalists.
- Opportunities to engage in discussions with influential leaders and other Champion members.
- Invitations to exclusive NAHJ events, including our annual conference, VIP gatherings, and Champions meeting.
- Discounted pricing and early access to services and sponsorship opportunities.
For media companies, benefits also include a year-round strategic partnership to recruit, retain, and advance Hispanic journalists.
“Partnering with NAHJ strengthens an organization’s workforce, brand and ability to reach new audiences,” said NAHJ’s Executive Director Yaneth Guillén-Díaz. “Joining the Champions Initiative is a way to strengthen recruiting, staff development, and brand visibility while supporting NAHJ’s advocacy for full and accurate coverage of Hispanic communities.”
As inaugural NAHJ Champions, JPMorganChase and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism are playing a vital role in launching the initiative and signaling their commitment to supporting journalism excellence. The Adelante Academy, NAHJ’s executive leadership program, will begin with a week-long session at Columbia for the second straight year.
“Just as communities need access to financial services to prosper, people need actionable news and information to make decisions that help them thrive,” said Allison Kahn, Global Head of DEI Communications at JPMorganChase. “NAHJ plays a vital role in strengthening journalism and news coverage for our communities nationwide.”
“We share a commitment to providing journalists with the skills they need to succeed at every stage of their careers,” said Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia Journalism School and Henry R. Luce Professor of Journalism. “Deepening our relationship by becoming an NAHJ Champion makes perfect sense.”
For more information contact Diana Maltez, dmaltez@nahj.org or (866)356-7239 ext 4, or visit https://nahj.org/partners/
About the National Association of Hispanic Journalists
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is an educational and charitable association dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanic students, professionals, and educators in the field of journalism. NAHJ focuses heavily on advocacy, addressing injustices and political issues that affect Latino journalists throughout the country, while also supporting a growing network of members and chapters. For more information please visit NAHJ.org or follow us on X @NAHJ.
About Chase Bank
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America (“U.S.”), with operations worldwide. JPMorganChase had $4.2 trillion in assets and $346 billion in stockholders’ equity as of September 30, 2024. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers in the U.S., and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.
About Columbia Journalism School
For 113 years, the Columbia Journalism School has been preparing journalists in programs that stress academic rigor, ethics, journalistic inquiry and professional practice. Founded with a gift from Joseph Pulitzer, the school opened in 1912 and offers Master of Science and Master of Arts degrees, as well as a Master of Science in Data Journalism, a joint Master of Science degree in Computer Science and Journalism, The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism and a Doctor of Philosophy in Communications. It is home to the Columbia Journalism Review and to several world-class research centers, and administers many of the leading journalism awards.