On this episode we're joined by Sam Donndelinger. Sam is an investigative journalist and lead designer for Uncloseted Media.
Uncloseted Media is a non-profit newsroom started by NYU professor Spencer MacNaughton to do investigative reporting on LGBTQ issues. It has 4 full-time employees and well-followed Instagram and tiktok accounts. Sam has won multiple awards for her reporting. She's a recent graduate of NYU
Sam talked about the kinds of stories she covers and the importance of being an empathetic and present reporter. She explained the design role she has. And she shared why a job like this is the best fit for her.
Examples of stories:
Transgender men and struggles with eating disorders
https://www.unclosetedmedia.com/p/transgender-men-experience-eating
Google and conversion therapy
https://www.unclosetedmedia.com/p/google-sends-parents-of-lgbtq-kids
Unequitable access to drugs that would deter HIV
https://www.unclosetedmedia.com/p/unraveling-the-urgent-unspoken-struggle
More on Sam's life and backstory
https://www.unclosetedmedia.com/p/why-am-i-still-explaining-being-bisexual
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