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Maya Srikrishnan

Maya Srikrishnan is a veteran journalist and journalist trainer with over a decade of experience. Her work has appeared in the Center for Public Integrity, Voice of San Diego, and the Los Angeles Times. She also has helped lead training programs for the Asian American Journalists Association and the Diversity Pledge Institute.

2/19/2026

Creator legal 101: Protecting your content, brand, and money

Protecting your options means protecting your name, your intellectual property, and rights that you may be mistakenly signing away in a contract.
2/7/2026

Why all creators should consider talking about higher education news

Institutions of higher education receive a tremendous amount of money from taxpayers, many local businesses depend on their student populations, and oftentimes they conduct important research or engage in partnerships with local organizations.
1/23/2026

What creators want newsroom leaders to know about running successful partnerships from start to finish

While some newsrooms and independent creators have embarked on partnerships, it remains a source of largely untapped potential for both sides.
1/8/2026

Meet The Fellows: Shaping local stories in partnership with your neighbors

James Cave covers the Hudson Valley area, often touching on questions of rural preservation, rural sustenance, and isolation in communities.
1/2/2026

Meet The Fellows: Empowering immigrant communities through education

As an immigrant, 2025 fellow Angel Barragan has often dealt with difficult situations, teaching him the emotional regulation that content creation demands.