Ray Love Jr. (he/him) is a multi-hyphenate millennial professional with experience in publicity, production, marketing, photography, and graphic design. Currently, Ray works on the Marketing & Communication team with the Sundance Institute. Born and raised in Carol City (a neighborhood in Miami) he is a graduate of Florida A&M University's School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, where he led the award-winning student-run magazine, Journey. Ray is a passionate purveyor of Black culture and stays engaged with the latest in films, scripted series, and podcasts.

Oversees:
-Communications + Content Committee
-Events Committee
-Media Summit (co-Chairperson)

Jecoby D. Carter (he/him) is a creative and energetic digital content curator. A graduate of Albany State University’s Mass Communications program, he has a passion for assisting and amplifying unheard voices. In business, he seeks to assist entrepreneurs, independent brands, and growing businesses that are looking to make a mark and build a sustainable enterprise.

Nadia R. Stanley (she/her) is a veteran television producer with credits on networks including FOX, Bravo, BET, and OWN. After receiving her business degree from The American University, Nadia honed her journalistic skills attending Santa Monica College to study broadcasting. After a 15-year career in television, Nadia pivoted to running a wealth management, financial services, and insurance solutions practice partnered with New York Life serving the entertainment community and beyond.

Daric L. Cottingham (she/her) is an award-winning news, culture, and entertainment journalist currently working as a reporter for Reckon Media. A proud Southern Black queer, trans woman, she previously worked as a multi-platform editor at the LA Times, podcast editorial for Spotify, and freelance contributor for publications including Buzzfeed and the Washington Post. After completing her undergraduate degree at Prairie View A&M University, Daric received her master's in Sports & Entertainment journalism from the University of Southern California.

Taylor Terragano (she/her) is a homegrown news reporter with a love for storytelling. Born and raised in the Inland Empire, Taylor currently work as a Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News 1. After graduating from San Jose University, she spent several years reporting for ABC affiliates in Northern California and Florida. She has a passion for connecting with the community and finding the stories that make an impact on every person who watches.

Laila Muhammad (she/her) is a Los Angeles based TV host, journalist, media coach and professor. Known for her relatability and authenticity, Laila has more than 15 years of on-air experience. She spent more than a decade as a local news anchor and reporter at television stations in North Carolina and Virginia before moving to Dallas, where she hosted a syndicated morning show. She has taught journalism courses at the University of Southern California, Loyola Marymount University, Hampton University and East Carolina University. After obtaining her undergraduate degree at Salem College, Laila went on to receive her Masters degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

Laarni Rosca Dacanay (she/her) is an award-winning internal/employee communications leader with 20 years of experience in media and entertainment. With a focus on Diversity, Equity + Inclusion (DEI), she is a trusted strategic partner to senior leadership and regularly advises on how DEI drives both culture and business needs. Currently, Laarni is Manager, DEI, Programs & Outreach for ABC's "The Bachelor" Franchise with NZK Productions/Warner Horizon Unscripted Television. Born and raised in Ohio, she holds a B.A., Communications from California State University, Fullerton, where she was the Keynote Speaker at CSUF's 10th Pilipino American Graduation.

Zahra Nealy (she/her) is a Dynamic, award-winning and results-driven communications professional with a proven track record of developing and executing comprehensive communications plans to drive philanthropic initiatives and enhance brand visibility. Most of Zahra's career has been in the nonprofit and philanthropy space, and she freely shares her knowledge and experience to help others advance in this space, including as an adjunct instructor in nonprofit public relations at her alma mater, the University of Southern California.

Kayla Clough (she/her) is a seasoned digital video manager/producer with over 12 years of experience in television and news. After receiving her undergraduate degree in broadcast journalism from Hampton University, Kayla has built her resume working with CBS News and the New York Post before migrating to Los Angeles, where she currently works as the Digital Video Manager/Producer at Entertainment Tonight. Kayla is passionate about using her experience to help guide young media professionals on their path to professional careers.

Dr. Corey Emanuel (he/him) is a Los Angeles-based writer, producer, media psychologist, and published children’s book author. Dr. Corey is an instructor at FYI-Films, a program that teaches filmmaking to incarcerated teens. He also serves as a consultant for the Alliance of Leadership and Innovation for Victims of Exploitation (A.L.I.V.E.) which combats human trafficking in the Black community, and the Rodney King Foundation which is dedicated to ending police brutality and promoting social justice. Passionately dedicated to using media and psychology to tell stories that educate, inform, and inspire diverse audiences across the globe, Dr. Corey aims to aid in NABJLA’s efforts to better understand the media’s influence and advocate for the overall wellbeing of Black journalists and audiences as we continue to produce and consume media.

Shar Jossell (she/her) is an award-winning journalist, media personality, and writer. She focuses on arts/entertainment reporting and writes in the intersections of gender, politics, race, and pop culture. After co-hosting on Audacy's Channel Q radio for three years, Shar is currently a full-time freelancing reporter contributing to a variety of media outlets including NPR, Variety, and Essence.

Tre'vell Anderson (they/them) is an award-winning journalist, noted podcast host, and authoress doing world-changing work around society and culture. A native of Charleston, SC, Tre'vell received their Bachelor's degree in sociology from “the nation's headquarters for Black male excellence,” Morehouse College. A year later, they earned their Master's degree in journalism from Stanford University. Past chapter president and former co-chair of NABJ’s LGBTQ+ Task Force, Tre’vell currently serves as NABJ’s Region IV Director on the national board.

Jarrett Hill (he/him) is an artist, professor, and award-winning journalist who’s contributed to a range of media outlets including New York Times, NPR, Variety, NBC News, and CNN. Jarrett is also an adjunct professor of journalism at the University of Southern California (USC), teaching graduate-level students at the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. While President of NABJLA, Jarrett served as part of a coalition of leaders from journalist-serving organizations to help form Senate Bill SB-98 for press freedom legislation signed into California law by Governor Gavin Newsom.