I've served as a reporter, photographer, and editor for both national and international media outlets, including Reforma, El País, and NBC Telemundo. Additionally, I've collaborated with renowned magazines such as Gatopardo, Vanity Fair, and GQ.
My experience extends to working with various digital communications agencies, where I've coordinated and executed social media strategies and generated content for digital purposes. Some of these agencies include Clarus Digital, Zimat Consultores, Futura Networks, The Conversationalist Agency, and Convosphere.
I've also contributed to PR agencies like Edelman, actively participating in the development and execution of digital strategies.
My recent experiences have revolved around the role of fact-checker for Univision and The Associated Press. Over the past years, I've gained expertise in detecting unreliable sources, identifying manipulated visual content, and streamlining data verification processes. Additionally, I have conducted extensive fact-checking training sessions for various stakeholders.More...
Byungwook Yoon
Director of Technical Product Management@Univision
Pete Jacobs is a dynamic Marketing & Operations Consultant, spearheading innovative strategies that drive brand growth and operational efficiency. With over 20 years of experience in Tech, Sports, Media, and Entertainment, Pete excels in crafting compelling marketing campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences. His analytical skills and creative vision have consistently resulted rapid growth for start-up and challenger brands.More...
The Library of Congress has continued to make significant strides in promoting knowledge and creativity for the benefit of the American people. As a Public Relations Specialist, Maria Peña has played a crucial role in enhancing the Library's visibility and public image, leveraging various communication channels to engage with the public and stakeholders.
Maria has successfully managed media relations, developed and implemented strategic PR campaigns, and coordinated special events. Her efforts have significantly increased public awareness and understanding of the Library’s collections, services, and programs.
Moving forward, Maria plans to continue refining the Library's communication strategies to ensure they align with changing public needs and preferences. She will also focus on strengthening relationships with media outlets and influencers to broaden the Library's reach and impact.More...
Jeff Apodaca
Partner/ Chief Business Officer@e6D
Verified
Chief Business Officer - e6D | Entrepreneur | Motivational Speaker | Executive Coach | Community Leader
Jeff is a business and community leader with extensive experience as an executive, where he has built and developed business units for major Fortune 500 companies in NY, LA, Miami, Chicago. Jeff has had a long career transforming industries with entrepreneur leadership while developing new ideas and direction through management in investment funding, operations, strategic partnerships, content development, business development, and sales management.
He has taken his experience into the industrial hemp industry, where he launched and raised capital within his own company element6 Dynamics, formerly Santa Fe Farms.
Jeff will continue to lead while developing integrated and new ideas with strategic partnerships to expand the industrial hemp industry as he has done within other industries for the past 36 years.More...