Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists
New and Traditional Media in the Digital Age
A Regional Project for Europe and Eurasia
These visitors are invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Their program is arranged by Meridian International Center.
Program Contacts:
Mr. Mark Rebstock and Ms. Lizzy Ramey
Meridian International Center, 1624 Crescent Place, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Telephone: (202) 939-5597 or (202) 939-5560
Toll-free: (800) 424-2974
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Department of State Program Contacts
Ms. Naomi Feigenbaum and Ms. Tonya Denita Wallace
Office of International Visitors
Telephone - (202) 632-9376 or (202) 632-9396
Email - [email protected]
Accompanied by Mr. Philip Brown, International Visitor Liaison, and Ms. Diane Fisch, International Visitor Liaison
October 29 - November 19, 2016
Professional Objectives
The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project:
Participants
Armenia Ms. Ani GRIGORYAN
Journalist, CivilNet.am
Austria Mr. Matthias SAUERMANN
Reporter, Tiroler Tageszeitung
Azerbaijan Ms. Viktoriya DEMENTYEVA
Head of Foreign Policy Department, Report News Agency
Belgium Ms. Catherine JOIE
Freelance Journalist, Le Soir
Czech Republic Mr. Filip HORKY
Reporter, DVTV Station
Denmark Ms. Ayan MOUHOUMED
Founder and Editor, Ethniqa Online Magazine
Germany Ms. Kinza KHAN
Online and Print Editor, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ)
Hungary Mr. Szabolcs VOROS
News Reporter, Origo
Italy Ms. Emma FARNE
Foreign News Reporter, RAI News 24
Latvia Mr. Edgars SKVARIKS
Journalist, Latvian News Agency (LETA)
Moldova Ms. Diana RAILEAN
Reporter and Editor, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Poland Ms. Dominika WANTUCH
Journalist and Reporter, Gazeta Wyborcza
Romania Mr. Catalin HOPULELE
Reporter, Ziarul de Iasi (The Iasi Gazette)
Slovenia Mr. Jan TOMSE
Editor and Journalist, Siol.net
Turkey Mr. Mehmet Burak OZCAN
Reporter, NTV News Channel
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Armenia
Ms. Ani GRIGORYAN
Journalist, CivilNet.am
Education/Training
Memberships
Publications
Civilitas Foundation: CivilNet.am
Northern Avenue 1, Suite 30
Yerevan
Telephone: 0037410500119
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Armenian (primary), English
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Georgia
Professional Background
Ms. Ani GRIGORYAN is a lead reporter for an independent media outlet, CivilNet, where she covers social, political, and economic news in Armenia. She works on a featured program entitled, “From Your Pocket,” which focuses on uncovering mismanagement of publicly funded programs. Ms. Grigoryan also covers women’s rights cases in Armenia. Ms. Grigoryan received her Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from the European Regional Academy in 2012.
Austria
Mr. Matthias SAUERMANN
Reporter, Tiroler Tageszeitung
Previous Positions:
Education/Training:
Tiroler Tageszeitung
Bruneckerstrasse 3
Innsbruck 6020
Telephone: 004351253542258
Email: [email protected]
Languages
German (primary), English, French
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Seychelles, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom
Professional Background
Mr. Matthias SAUERMANN is a print and online reporter for Tiroler Tageszeitung in Austria where he focuses on covering foreign affairs. He also manages the newspaper’s social media presence. Prior to joining Tiroler Tageszeitung, he had internships in Germany and the European Parliament. Mr. Sauermann studied Comparative Government at the University of Innsbruck and was an exchange student in 2012 at the University of Loughborough.
Azerbaijan
Ms. Viktoriya DEMENTYEVA
Head of Foreign Policy Department, Report News Agency
Previous Positions
Education/Training
Khojaly ave. 37, Demirchi Tower
Baku
Telephone: +994557869480
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Azerbaijani (primary), English, Russian
U.S. Travel
Missouri, Washington DC
Other Travel
Latvia
Professional Background
Ms. Viktoriya DEMENTYEVA is a reporter and head of the foreign policy department at Report News Agency. She typically covers political, economic, and social issues. Ms. Dementyeva studied Russian Philology at Baku State University.
Belgium
Ms. Catherine JOIE
Freelance Journalist, Le Soir
Education/Training
Memberships
Le Soir
Rue Royale 100
Brussels 1000
Telephone: 0032497362340
Email: [email protected]
Languages
French (primary), Dutch, English
U.S. Travel
Illinois, Nevada, New York
Other Travel
Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Cameroon, Republic of the Philippines, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom
Professional Background
Ms. Catherine JOIE has been working at Le Soir since 2013 when she graduated from Francophone Catholic University of Louvain (UCL) with a Master’s Degree in Journalism. She began writing on various topics including U.S. politics and the EU migrant crisis and now focuses on domestic issues.
Czech Republic
Mr. Filip HORKY
Reporter, DVTV Station
Freelance Presenter/Host
Previous Positions
Education/Training
DVTV
Pernerova 47
Prague 8 18600
Telephone: +420-724886855
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Czech (primary), English, Italian
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Tunisia, United Kingdom
Professional Background
Mr. Filip HORKY is a reporter for a DVTV Station, a TV news channel in the Czech Republic where he covers domestic affairs, defense issues, and bilateral policy topics. Prior to assuming his current position at the news station, Mr. Horky had various reporting jobs including a Sports and Parliament Correspondent. He is currently studying International Relations and European Studies at the Metropolitan University in Prague. Active on social media, he has among the highest followers on Twitter of all Czech journalists.
Denmark
Ms. Ayan MOUHOUMED
Founder and Editor, Ethniqa Online Magazine
Previous Positions
Vocational Work
Volunteer Work
Education/Training
Publications
Oester Farimagsgade 85, 3rd floor
Copenhagen, Copenhagen 2100
Telephone: 4533417268
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Danish (primary), English
U.S. Travel
New York
Other Travel
France, Republic of the Philippines
Professional Background
Ms. Ayan MOUHOUMED is the founder and editor of Ethniqa, an online magazine that covers current events, politics, culture, food, travel and music from ethnically diverse perspectives. The editing team for the magazine is diverse and aims to use media to bring people from all backgrounds together. Before founding this online magazine, Ms. Mouhoumed wrote for various underground print magazines.
Germany
Ms. Kinza KHAN
Online and Print Editor, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ)
Previous Positions
Education/Training
Memberships
Publications
Frankfurt Business Media GmbH - Der F.A.Z.-Fachverlag
Frankenallee 68-72
Bismarckstrasse 24
Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen 60327
Telephone: 0049-69-7591-2631
Email: [email protected]
Languages
German (primary), Arabic, English, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Urdu
U.S. Travel
One visit to the U.S. as a tourist
Other Travel
Australia, Israel, People’s Republic of China, Russia, Turkey
Professional Background
Ms. Kinza KHAN is a journalist working for FAZ’s Business Media (FBM), a growing media outlet in Germany specializing in coverage of finance and business. Ms. Kahn is the online/print editor of FBM’s publication, “Market and SMEs,” oversees a dozen freelance writers, is responsible for FBM’s social-media presence, and is also responsible for updating and enhancing the subgroup’s website. Independently, she created a website called Freizeit-Helden which is an online network of volunteer work and supports and publicizes volunteer activities in the area. Ms. Khan’s specialties include peace and conflict research, Middle East politics and economics, inter-religious dialogue, and international relations.
Hungary
Mr. Szabolcs VOROS
News Reporter, Origo
Previous Positions
Education/Training
Montevideo u.9.
Budapest 1037
Telephone: 36-70-391-7957
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Hungarian (primary), English, French, German
U.S. Travel
Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York
Other Travel
European countries, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey
Professional Background
Mr. Szabolcs VOROS has been a reporter for Origo.hu in Hungary for two years where he focuses on military and security policy issues. He also still reports part-time for the Catholic radio station where he served as the Foreign News Editor for years before assuming his current role. Mr. Voros has reported from various conflict zones and hot spots around the world.
Italy
Ms. Emma FARNE
Foreign News Reporter, RAI News 24
Previous Positions
Education/Training
Memberships
RAI News 24, Centro RAI – Saxa Rubra
Largo Villy De Luca 4
Roma 00188
Telephone: 3391917783
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Italian (primary), English, German
U.S. Travel
California
Other Travel
Albania, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lithuania, Myanmar, People’s Republic of China, Peru, Poland, Serbia, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine
Professional Background
Ms. Emma FARNE is a foreign news report for RAI News 24, an all-news channel in Italy. She is interested in exploring new ways to integrate television and new media platforms in order to engage the younger generation. Additionally, she reports regularly on current events, climate change, and the importance of female empowerment. Ms. Farne received her Master’s Degree in Journalism from LUISS University.
Latvia
Mr. Edgars SKVARIKS
Journalist, Latvian News Agency (LETA)
Education/Training
Matisa iela 18-20
Riga LV1001
Telephone: +37126538741
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Latvian (primary), English, Russian
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Ethiopia, European countries, Iceland, Kenya
Professional Background
Mr. Edgars SVARIKS is currently a journalist working for the Latvian News Agency, the largest wire service in Latvia. He also writes a monthly op-ed for Kapitals, which focus on international economics and finance and has experience as a freelance journalist contributing to several news sources. Mr. Svariks reports daily on foreign policy issues daily and studied International Journalism at the University of Central Lancashire in the United Kingdom.
Moldova
Ms. Diana RAILEAN
Reporter and Editor, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Professor, Advanced School of Journalism, Independent Journalism Center
Previous Positions
Education/Training
Memberships
Vlaicu Parcalab 63 street, Radio Europa Libera
Drumul Schinoasei 1/1 street, Apt. 10
Chisinau, Moldova
Telephone: 37369552409
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Romanian (primary), English, Russian
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Albania, Czech Republic
Professional Background
Ms. Diana RAILEAN is a reporter and editor for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in Moldova where she reports daily on political and social issues. She also moderates a morning show on RFE, and is involved in the TV project “Pur si simplu” (As Simple as That) – which is a daily short TV program produced by RFE/RL and aired on the public channel Moldova 1. She also teaches at the Advanced School of Journalism where she also received her diploma in Journalism from in 2009. In 2010, Ms. Railean received an award for “The Radio Journalist of the Year,” from the Independent Journalism Center and the Press Freedom Committee.
Poland
Ms. Dominika WANTUCH
Journalist and Reporter, Gazeta Wyborcza
Education/Training
Gazeta Wyborcza
Dobrego Pasterza 118 c/85
Krakow, Malopolska 31416
Telephone: 48507094457
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Polish (primary), English
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Professional Background
Ms. Dominika WANTUCH writes and reports on environmental issues in Krakow, Poland for Gazeta Wyborcza, specifically the impacts of smog and air pollution on Polish citizens. While focused on local issues, Ms. Wantuch’s articles resonate with many communities across Poland and are published nation-wide. Krakow faces a number of health and environmental issues as a result of air pollution and the media have played a key role in shifting attitudes and changing environmental policy. Ms. Wantuch studied Sociology and Multimedia and Social Communication at Krakow University of Science and Technology.
Romania
Mr. Catalin HOPULELE
Reporter, Ziarul de Iasi (The Iasi Gazette)
Director and Editor-in-Chief, Opinia Studenteasca (Student Opinion)
Previous Positions
Education/Training
Ziarul de Iasi
35 Nicolae Iorga Blvd.
Iasi, Iasi
Telephone: 0040766612246
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Romanian (primary), English
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Belgium
Professional Background
Mr. Catalin HOPULELE is a young reporter for a daily regional newspaper in Romania, Ziarul de Iasi, and currently coordinates the student-produced newspaper, Opinia Studenteasca. He also contributes to the Clean Romania project and is very active in the NGO work in the community. In 2011 he won the “Young Journalist of the Year” award from Freedom House for an investigative piece about corruption among police and custom officers in Romania. Additionally, he also won First Prize in a competition held by Academic Journalists’ Europe in 2013
Slovenia
Mr. Jan TOMSE
Editor and Journalist, Siol.net
Previous Positions
Education/Training
TSMedia, Cigaletova Street 15
Ljubljana 1000
Telephone: +31323651
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Slovenian (primary), Croatian, English, Serbian, Spanish
Other Travel
Canada, Most European countries
Professional Background
Mr. Jan TOMSE has a strong professional interest in the fields of international politics, business, economics, trade, and how the American presidential elections will influence these fields internationally. In the past, his reporting has focused on entrepreneurship, trade relations between Slovenia and the United States, and how U.S. presidential elections could influence these relations. As an editor for Siol.net he oversees a writing staff and freelance contributors and encourages production of relevant domestic and internationally focused stories. He previously worked as a Legal Advisor and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Ljubljana in Law.
Turkey
Mr. Mehmet Burak OZCAN
Reporter, NTV News Channel
Previous Positions
Education/Training
BA, International Relations and European Union, Maltepe University, 2010
Ahi Evran Cad. No: 4 Maslak
Sariyer
Istanbul
Telephone: +905392862570
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Turkish (primary), English
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia
Professional Background
Mr. Mehmet OZCAN is a TV news reporter for NTV News Channel in Turkey. He has reported from many places around the world including Japan, Bosnia, Egypt, and on demanding assignments like the Soma mining disaster in Turkey. Mr. Ozcan received his Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and the European Union from Maltepe University in 2010.
A Regional Project for Europe and Eurasia
These visitors are invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Their program is arranged by Meridian International Center.
Program Contacts:
Mr. Mark Rebstock and Ms. Lizzy Ramey
Meridian International Center, 1624 Crescent Place, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Telephone: (202) 939-5597 or (202) 939-5560
Toll-free: (800) 424-2974
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Department of State Program Contacts
Ms. Naomi Feigenbaum and Ms. Tonya Denita Wallace
Office of International Visitors
Telephone - (202) 632-9376 or (202) 632-9396
Email - [email protected]
Accompanied by Mr. Philip Brown, International Visitor Liaison, and Ms. Diane Fisch, International Visitor Liaison
October 29 - November 19, 2016
Professional Objectives
The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project:
- Examine the rights and responsibilities of a free press in a democracy;
- Observe operational practices, standards and institutions of the media in the U.S.;
- Gain insight into the social, economic and political structures of the U.S.; and
- Participate in professional development seminars and an international symposium highlighting current trends and challenges in the media profession, foreign affairs reporting, and coverage of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election.
Participants
Armenia Ms. Ani GRIGORYAN
Journalist, CivilNet.am
Austria Mr. Matthias SAUERMANN
Reporter, Tiroler Tageszeitung
Azerbaijan Ms. Viktoriya DEMENTYEVA
Head of Foreign Policy Department, Report News Agency
Belgium Ms. Catherine JOIE
Freelance Journalist, Le Soir
Czech Republic Mr. Filip HORKY
Reporter, DVTV Station
Denmark Ms. Ayan MOUHOUMED
Founder and Editor, Ethniqa Online Magazine
Germany Ms. Kinza KHAN
Online and Print Editor, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ)
Hungary Mr. Szabolcs VOROS
News Reporter, Origo
Italy Ms. Emma FARNE
Foreign News Reporter, RAI News 24
Latvia Mr. Edgars SKVARIKS
Journalist, Latvian News Agency (LETA)
Moldova Ms. Diana RAILEAN
Reporter and Editor, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Poland Ms. Dominika WANTUCH
Journalist and Reporter, Gazeta Wyborcza
Romania Mr. Catalin HOPULELE
Reporter, Ziarul de Iasi (The Iasi Gazette)
Slovenia Mr. Jan TOMSE
Editor and Journalist, Siol.net
Turkey Mr. Mehmet Burak OZCAN
Reporter, NTV News Channel
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Armenia
Ms. Ani GRIGORYAN
Journalist, CivilNet.am
Education/Training
- Training, How to Make Short Documentaries, Chai Khanna NGO, 2016
- Certificate, TOT in Fact-Checking and News-Verifying, Media Initiatives Center, 2015
- BA, International Relations, European Regional Academy, 2012
- Certificate, Youth Leadership School Training, National Democratic Institute in Armenia, 2009
Memberships
- National Democratic Institute (NDI), Youth Council, 2009
- Solidarity of Students (S.O.S.) NGO, 2008
Publications
- From Your Pocket for Government's Luxury, CivilNet.am, 2016
- From Your Pocket to the Presence of Russian Companies CivilNet.am, 2016
- Trapped Between Domestic Violence and the Street, 2015The Weapons Armenia Never Bought, CivilNet.am, 2014
- From Your Pocket: Curtains and Couches for Armenian Diplomacy, CivilNet.am, 2016
Civilitas Foundation: CivilNet.am
Northern Avenue 1, Suite 30
Yerevan
Telephone: 0037410500119
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Armenian (primary), English
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Georgia
Professional Background
Ms. Ani GRIGORYAN is a lead reporter for an independent media outlet, CivilNet, where she covers social, political, and economic news in Armenia. She works on a featured program entitled, “From Your Pocket,” which focuses on uncovering mismanagement of publicly funded programs. Ms. Grigoryan also covers women’s rights cases in Armenia. Ms. Grigoryan received her Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from the European Regional Academy in 2012.
Austria
Mr. Matthias SAUERMANN
Reporter, Tiroler Tageszeitung
Previous Positions:
- Reporter, Bezirksblätter bzw. Stadtblatt, 2014
- Reporter, Tiroler Tageszeitung, 2014
- Intern, Public Relations, Worker’s Union Tyrol, 2013
- Assistant, European Parliament, Office of Eva Lichtenberger, MEP, 2010
- Research Assistant, Austrian National Election Studies (AUTNES), University of Innsbruck, 2010-2011
- Production Assistant, Arpad Bondy Film Production, 2007
Education/Training:
- Diploma, Tyrolean Journalism Academy, 2014
- BA, Political Science, University of Innsbruck, 2011
- Exchange Semester, International Relations, University of Loughborough, 2012
Tiroler Tageszeitung
Bruneckerstrasse 3
Innsbruck 6020
Telephone: 004351253542258
Email: [email protected]
Languages
German (primary), English, French
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Seychelles, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom
Professional Background
Mr. Matthias SAUERMANN is a print and online reporter for Tiroler Tageszeitung in Austria where he focuses on covering foreign affairs. He also manages the newspaper’s social media presence. Prior to joining Tiroler Tageszeitung, he had internships in Germany and the European Parliament. Mr. Sauermann studied Comparative Government at the University of Innsbruck and was an exchange student in 2012 at the University of Loughborough.
Azerbaijan
Ms. Viktoriya DEMENTYEVA
Head of Foreign Policy Department, Report News Agency
Previous Positions
- Journalist of Foreign Policy, APA News Agency, 2008 - 2014
Education/Training
- MA, Russian Philology, Baku State University, 2006
Khojaly ave. 37, Demirchi Tower
Baku
Telephone: +994557869480
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Azerbaijani (primary), English, Russian
U.S. Travel
Missouri, Washington DC
Other Travel
Latvia
Professional Background
Ms. Viktoriya DEMENTYEVA is a reporter and head of the foreign policy department at Report News Agency. She typically covers political, economic, and social issues. Ms. Dementyeva studied Russian Philology at Baku State University.
Belgium
Ms. Catherine JOIE
Freelance Journalist, Le Soir
Education/Training
- MA, Journalism, Ecole de Journalisme de Louvain, Francophone Catholic University of Louvain (UCL), 2013
- BA, Information and Communication, Francophone Catholic University of Louvain (UCL), 2011
Memberships
- Belgian Biannual Magazine 24h01
Le Soir
Rue Royale 100
Brussels 1000
Telephone: 0032497362340
Email: [email protected]
Languages
French (primary), Dutch, English
U.S. Travel
Illinois, Nevada, New York
Other Travel
Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Cameroon, Republic of the Philippines, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom
Professional Background
Ms. Catherine JOIE has been working at Le Soir since 2013 when she graduated from Francophone Catholic University of Louvain (UCL) with a Master’s Degree in Journalism. She began writing on various topics including U.S. politics and the EU migrant crisis and now focuses on domestic issues.
Czech Republic
Mr. Filip HORKY
Reporter, DVTV Station
Freelance Presenter/Host
Previous Positions
- Football Correspondent, Field Reporter, Parliament Correspondent, Presenter of Short Segments in Morning News Broadcast, CzechTV Stations – CTsport, CT24, 2010 - 2015
Education/Training
- Degree, International Relations and European Studies, Metropolitan University of Prague, in progress
DVTV
Pernerova 47
Prague 8 18600
Telephone: +420-724886855
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Czech (primary), English, Italian
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Tunisia, United Kingdom
Professional Background
Mr. Filip HORKY is a reporter for a DVTV Station, a TV news channel in the Czech Republic where he covers domestic affairs, defense issues, and bilateral policy topics. Prior to assuming his current position at the news station, Mr. Horky had various reporting jobs including a Sports and Parliament Correspondent. He is currently studying International Relations and European Studies at the Metropolitan University in Prague. Active on social media, he has among the highest followers on Twitter of all Czech journalists.
Denmark
Ms. Ayan MOUHOUMED
Founder and Editor, Ethniqa Online Magazine
Previous Positions
- Teacher and Coordinator, Creative Writing Course, C:ntact, 2010-2011
- Production Assistant and Assistant to the CEO, Copenhagen Bombay Productions, 2005-2008
- Production Assistant and Assistant to the CEO, Zentropa Productions, 2002-2005
Vocational Work
- Journalist, Radio 24syv, 2016
- Program Planner, Development Department, Mammi Records, 2015
- Intern, Elsinore Daily, 2014
- Intern, Her & Nu Magazine, 2013-2014
Volunteer Work
- Program Planner and Radio Host, Juju Radio, 2012-2013
- Producer and Radio Host, Real Afro Talk, University Radio, 2012 - 2013
- Journalist, Doener Magazine, 2003
Education/Training
- BA, TV and Media Management, Copenhagen Media School, 2015
Publications
- Editorial, “Has the Culture Gap Widened or Narrowed?” Ethniqa Magazine, 2016
- Editorial, “Where is the African Man and Woman in Headscarf in Danish Mainstream Media?” Ethniqa Magazine, 2015
- Interview, “Drummer Ihan Haydar: Islam has not been a limitation for me,” Ethniqa Magazine, 2015
- Interview, “Ellie Jokar: I’ve always been the black sheep,” Ethniqa Magazine, 2015
- Column, “Is it Possible to be Too Danish and Not Enough Somali?” Ethniqa Magazine, 2014
- Column, “I Wish I was Born a Boy,” Politiken, 2013
Oester Farimagsgade 85, 3rd floor
Copenhagen, Copenhagen 2100
Telephone: 4533417268
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Danish (primary), English
U.S. Travel
New York
Other Travel
France, Republic of the Philippines
Professional Background
Ms. Ayan MOUHOUMED is the founder and editor of Ethniqa, an online magazine that covers current events, politics, culture, food, travel and music from ethnically diverse perspectives. The editing team for the magazine is diverse and aims to use media to bring people from all backgrounds together. Before founding this online magazine, Ms. Mouhoumed wrote for various underground print magazines.
Germany
Ms. Kinza KHAN
Online and Print Editor, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ)
Previous Positions
- Staff Writer, SWR Public Radio and TV, 2013 - 2013
- Trainee, heute.de, ZDF TV Station, 2012 - 2012
- Freelance Journalist, ZDF, 2007 – 2011
- Freelance Staff Writer, Wetterauer Zeitung, 2005-2006
Education/Training
- Ph.D., Writing News for a Multidimensional Public: Analyzing the Crisis of Confidence in the Press based upon News Examples from the Ukraine Conflict, Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg, in progress
- MA, Interreligious Dialogue of an Israeli Peace Project, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, 2010
Memberships
- Various bilateral Russian-German forums and panels such as "Petersburger Dialog,” 2011
- Cofounder, “Freizeit-Helden,” 2010
- Reporters Without Borders, 2007
Publications
- Articles, Interviews, and Reviews, Markt und Mittelstand; Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 2013-Present
- TV Reports and Articles, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen, 2007-2013
Frankfurt Business Media GmbH - Der F.A.Z.-Fachverlag
Frankenallee 68-72
Bismarckstrasse 24
Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen 60327
Telephone: 0049-69-7591-2631
Email: [email protected]
Languages
German (primary), Arabic, English, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Urdu
U.S. Travel
One visit to the U.S. as a tourist
Other Travel
Australia, Israel, People’s Republic of China, Russia, Turkey
Professional Background
Ms. Kinza KHAN is a journalist working for FAZ’s Business Media (FBM), a growing media outlet in Germany specializing in coverage of finance and business. Ms. Kahn is the online/print editor of FBM’s publication, “Market and SMEs,” oversees a dozen freelance writers, is responsible for FBM’s social-media presence, and is also responsible for updating and enhancing the subgroup’s website. Independently, she created a website called Freizeit-Helden which is an online network of volunteer work and supports and publicizes volunteer activities in the area. Ms. Khan’s specialties include peace and conflict research, Middle East politics and economics, inter-religious dialogue, and international relations.
Hungary
Mr. Szabolcs VOROS
News Reporter, Origo
Previous Positions
- Foreign Affairs Journalist and Editor, Magyar Hirlap, Political Daily, 2010-2014
Education/Training
- BA, Communications, Pazmany Peter Catholic University, 2010
Montevideo u.9.
Budapest 1037
Telephone: 36-70-391-7957
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Hungarian (primary), English, French, German
U.S. Travel
Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York
Other Travel
European countries, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Palestinian Territories, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey
Professional Background
Mr. Szabolcs VOROS has been a reporter for Origo.hu in Hungary for two years where he focuses on military and security policy issues. He also still reports part-time for the Catholic radio station where he served as the Foreign News Editor for years before assuming his current role. Mr. Voros has reported from various conflict zones and hot spots around the world.
Italy
Ms. Emma FARNE
Foreign News Reporter, RAI News 24
Previous Positions
- Foreign News Reporter, RAI TG-1 Online, 2010-2014
- Freelance Journalist, Il Sole 24 Ore and ANSA News Agency, Berlin Bureau
Education/Training
- MA, Journalism, LUISS University
Memberships
- Italian Journalists’ Association
RAI News 24, Centro RAI – Saxa Rubra
Largo Villy De Luca 4
Roma 00188
Telephone: 3391917783
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Italian (primary), English, German
U.S. Travel
California
Other Travel
Albania, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lithuania, Myanmar, People’s Republic of China, Peru, Poland, Serbia, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine
Professional Background
Ms. Emma FARNE is a foreign news report for RAI News 24, an all-news channel in Italy. She is interested in exploring new ways to integrate television and new media platforms in order to engage the younger generation. Additionally, she reports regularly on current events, climate change, and the importance of female empowerment. Ms. Farne received her Master’s Degree in Journalism from LUISS University.
Latvia
Mr. Edgars SKVARIKS
Journalist, Latvian News Agency (LETA)
Education/Training
- BA, International Journalism, University of Central Lancashire, 2013
- Certificate, Data Journalism, United Nations Development Program, 2013
- Freedom and Pluralism of Traditional and New Media, European University Institute, 2012
Matisa iela 18-20
Riga LV1001
Telephone: +37126538741
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Latvian (primary), English, Russian
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Ethiopia, European countries, Iceland, Kenya
Professional Background
Mr. Edgars SVARIKS is currently a journalist working for the Latvian News Agency, the largest wire service in Latvia. He also writes a monthly op-ed for Kapitals, which focus on international economics and finance and has experience as a freelance journalist contributing to several news sources. Mr. Svariks reports daily on foreign policy issues daily and studied International Journalism at the University of Central Lancashire in the United Kingdom.
Moldova
Ms. Diana RAILEAN
Reporter and Editor, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Professor, Advanced School of Journalism, Independent Journalism Center
Previous Positions
- Reporter, Ziarul de Garda, 2007-2009
Education/Training
- Diploma, School of Advanced Journalism, Independent Journalism Center in Moldova, 2009
- Diploma, Faculty of Journalism and Communication, University of Moldova, 2008
Memberships
- International Association of Women in Radio and Television
Vlaicu Parcalab 63 street, Radio Europa Libera
Drumul Schinoasei 1/1 street, Apt. 10
Chisinau, Moldova
Telephone: 37369552409
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Romanian (primary), English, Russian
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Albania, Czech Republic
Professional Background
Ms. Diana RAILEAN is a reporter and editor for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in Moldova where she reports daily on political and social issues. She also moderates a morning show on RFE, and is involved in the TV project “Pur si simplu” (As Simple as That) – which is a daily short TV program produced by RFE/RL and aired on the public channel Moldova 1. She also teaches at the Advanced School of Journalism where she also received her diploma in Journalism from in 2009. In 2010, Ms. Railean received an award for “The Radio Journalist of the Year,” from the Independent Journalism Center and the Press Freedom Committee.
Poland
Ms. Dominika WANTUCH
Journalist and Reporter, Gazeta Wyborcza
Education/Training
- MA, Multimedia and Social Communication, Krakow University of Science and Technology
- BA, Sociology, Krakow University of Science and Technology
Gazeta Wyborcza
Dobrego Pasterza 118 c/85
Krakow, Malopolska 31416
Telephone: 48507094457
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Polish (primary), English
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Professional Background
Ms. Dominika WANTUCH writes and reports on environmental issues in Krakow, Poland for Gazeta Wyborcza, specifically the impacts of smog and air pollution on Polish citizens. While focused on local issues, Ms. Wantuch’s articles resonate with many communities across Poland and are published nation-wide. Krakow faces a number of health and environmental issues as a result of air pollution and the media have played a key role in shifting attitudes and changing environmental policy. Ms. Wantuch studied Sociology and Multimedia and Social Communication at Krakow University of Science and Technology.
Romania
Mr. Catalin HOPULELE
Reporter, Ziarul de Iasi (The Iasi Gazette)
Director and Editor-in-Chief, Opinia Studenteasca (Student Opinion)
Previous Positions
- Teaching Assistant, Al. I. Cuza University, 2013 - 2016
- Regional Correspondent, Romania Curata (Clean Romania), 2015 - 2016
- Regional Correspondent, Mediafax News Agency, 2014 - 2015
- Reporter, Opinia Studenteasca, 2009 - 2011
Education/Training
- MA, Journalism, Al. I. Cuza University, 2013
- BA, Journalism, Al. I. Cuza University, 2011
Ziarul de Iasi
35 Nicolae Iorga Blvd.
Iasi, Iasi
Telephone: 0040766612246
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Romanian (primary), English
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Belgium
Professional Background
Mr. Catalin HOPULELE is a young reporter for a daily regional newspaper in Romania, Ziarul de Iasi, and currently coordinates the student-produced newspaper, Opinia Studenteasca. He also contributes to the Clean Romania project and is very active in the NGO work in the community. In 2011 he won the “Young Journalist of the Year” award from Freedom House for an investigative piece about corruption among police and custom officers in Romania. Additionally, he also won First Prize in a competition held by Academic Journalists’ Europe in 2013
Slovenia
Mr. Jan TOMSE
Editor and Journalist, Siol.net
Previous Positions
- Legal Advisor, Slovenian Sovereign Holding, 2005 - 2012
- Journalist, RTV Radio Slovenia, 2005 - 2005
- Copywriter, Legal Advisor, Barjans, d.o.o., 2003 - 2004
- Journalist, Radio Glas Ljubljane, 2000 - 2001
Education/Training
- BA, Law, University of Ljubljana, 2015
- Certificate, International Business and Cultural Course, Ryerson University, 2015
TSMedia, Cigaletova Street 15
Ljubljana 1000
Telephone: +31323651
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Slovenian (primary), Croatian, English, Serbian, Spanish
Other Travel
Canada, Most European countries
Professional Background
Mr. Jan TOMSE has a strong professional interest in the fields of international politics, business, economics, trade, and how the American presidential elections will influence these fields internationally. In the past, his reporting has focused on entrepreneurship, trade relations between Slovenia and the United States, and how U.S. presidential elections could influence these relations. As an editor for Siol.net he oversees a writing staff and freelance contributors and encourages production of relevant domestic and internationally focused stories. He previously worked as a Legal Advisor and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Ljubljana in Law.
Turkey
Mr. Mehmet Burak OZCAN
Reporter, NTV News Channel
Previous Positions
- Foreign News Editor, NTV News Channel, 2010 - 2013
- Researcher, Russia & Turkey Political Research Center, Bahcesehir University, 2010
Education/Training
BA, International Relations and European Union, Maltepe University, 2010
Ahi Evran Cad. No: 4 Maslak
Sariyer
Istanbul
Telephone: +905392862570
Email: [email protected]
Languages
Turkish (primary), English
U.S. Travel
No previous U.S. travel
Other Travel
Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia
Professional Background
Mr. Mehmet OZCAN is a TV news reporter for NTV News Channel in Turkey. He has reported from many places around the world including Japan, Bosnia, Egypt, and on demanding assignments like the Soma mining disaster in Turkey. Mr. Ozcan received his Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and the European Union from Maltepe University in 2010.