Journalism and Women Symposium

RELATED: Workshop: What's NEXT? Rewriting the Career Playbook The Fran Lewine Interview with Kim Godwin The Creator Journalism Movement Workshop: Delve into Data Books & Browse Authors Panel Announced for JAWS CAMP 2026 Join Us for Friday Reception at Ms. Magazine Offices FAQs Where is Conference and Mentoring Program (CAMP) 2026? CAMP 2026 will be held October 2-4 at The Hyatt Centric Delfina, located at 530 Pico Blvdin sunny Santa Monica, CA.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: MONIKA BAUERLEIN Monika Bauerlein is CEO of the Center for Investigative Reporting, a multiplatform nonprofit newsroom that reaches 10 million+ each month via Mother Jones magazine and digital channels, the Reveal radio show and podcast, and multiple social and video channels. Previously she served as Mother Jones’ co-editor (with Clara Jeffery).

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Aundrea Cline-Thomas is a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and entrepreneur who partners with founders, executives, and forward-thinking brands to craft stories that clarify value, build trust, and move audiences to action. Her work spans executive communication and media training, and includes producing original creative projects designed to shape perception and drive measurable business outcomes.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: KIM GODWIN Kim Godwin recently retired after an unparalleled 40-year career in broadcast journalism. She was most recently the President of ABC News, the first African American to lead a national broadcast news network in history, and the first woman and first person of color to hold the position in the network’s 80-year history.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: ELIZABETH CHOU Elizabeth Chou has been covering LA City Hall since 2013, and local government within LA County for two decades, since 2006. She's worked at Eastern Group Publications, City News Service, LA Daily News and LA Public Press.

Where is Conference and Mentoring Program (CAMP) 2026? CAMP 2026 will be held October 2-4 at The Hyatt Centric Delfina, located at 530 Pico Blvd in sunny Santa Monica, CA. The hotel is steps from the world-famous Santa Monica pier along with restaurants, shops and entertainment. The CAMP Site Selection Committee chose Santa Monica based on feedback from members urging a balance between an urban setting allowing easier travel with access to a get-away-from-it-all vibe.

FREE WEBINAR SEPTEMBER 9: Financial advisor and freelance writer Zina Kumok will lead a webinar discussing the basics of budgeting, debt payoff, credit scores, investing, and more. She will specifically include advice for both freelancers and full-time workers. As a personal finance writer, Kumok has been published in outlets such as Investopedia, Bankrate and Business Insider. She has her Series 65 license and is currently working toward her Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

JAWS Needs You! Our strength is in the experience, talents and wisdom of our members – and our leadership comes from within. If you want to advance journalism and the place of women and women-identifying people in it, grow our impact as an organization and develop skills and connections within our membership, board service is for you. It’s time to nominate yourself or another member for our Board of Directors and officers positions.

Are you interested in attending JAWS CAMP Oct. 2-4 in Santa Monica, CA, but need a little help with registration? Journalism students, journalists impacted by recent industry layoffs and those in need of some extra assistance are welcome to apply for a CAMP grant this year. Those selected for a CAMP grant will receive free registration to JAWS CAMP 2026. Please note that CAMP grants DO NOT include hotel and travel accommodations.

FAQs What are the regular CAMP registration rates? (July 16-October 1) Non-members: $625 Members: $499 Students: $250 What happens at CAMP? This will be JAWS’ 41st CAMP. While the format and size have varied over the years, the goal has not: to bring women* journalists together from different specialties, beats, demographics and geographies to share with, learn from and empower each other.