Natas SF Norcal Hosts Virtual Panel of War Experts About the Dangers and Psychological Impacts of War Journalism

NATAS SF/NorCal Hosts Virtual Panel of War Experts About the Dangers and Psychological Impacts of War Journalism hosted a virtual live event with notable former war correspondents on Saturday November 18, 2023

NATAS SF/NorCal hosted a virtual live event with notable former war correspondents, a leading academic voice on the Middle East region, and mental health and – on the contexts, dangers and psychological impacts of war journalism, in the backdrop of the desolation of the Israel-Hamas War on Saturday, November 18th.

Speakers included:

Steve Mallory, [Ret.] NBC War Correspondent
Lyanne Melendez, Reporter, KGO-TV / ABC 7 News
Dr. George Bisharat, UC Law, San Francisco / Professor
Jennifer Whitney, Psychotherapist / Ex-CBS13 News Anchor

Moderator: Brooks Jarosz, President, NATAS SF/NorCal 

Remarks: Committee Chair & Closing: Odette Alcazaren-Keeley, Diversity Chair, NATAS SF/NorCal 

The discussion was heartfelt, truthful, and impactful as the experts weaved through a variety of real life challenges of covering wars – in the backdrop of the desolation of the Israel-Hamas war.

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Watch the full event on the EmmySFTV YouTube page below.