Jiwanmall

About: Stephen Jiwanmall (he/him) is an award-winning journalist and public relations professional with more than a decade of experience in newsrooms, nonprofits, and classrooms. Prior to joining Grady, Stephen taught journalism, public relations, and media production at his undergraduate alma mater in Philadelphia.

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Education

M.S., Journalism, Columbia University

B.A., Communication, La Salle University

Teaching Specialties

Public Relations Communication

Experience

Since the pandemic, Stephen has served as the communications lead for some regional and national LGBTQ+ nonprofits, while actively working as an educator. Prior to working in public relations and academia, he was a television reporter, anchor and producer in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida and Georgia.

Awards and Fellowships

• Recipient, Lenfest Institute for Journalism Next Generation Fund (2023)
• Lehigh Valley Business, Forty Under 40 (2022)
• Finalist, Florida Associated Press Broadcasters Awards: Feature | Hard News (2016)
• Winner, NLGJA Excellence in Journalism Awards: Online Journalism (2015)
• Winner, Keystone Press Awards: Distinguished Visual (2015)