Penny Muse Abernathy is an author and researcher at Northwestern and the University of North Carolina. She joins the Exchange with Heidi Wright, President of the Fund for Oregon Rural Journalism. The focus of the conversation is on the state of rural journalism: the challenges and what is required to ensure a sustainable future for an industry in crisis. Both guests will be speaking at the upcoming Oregon Rural Journalism Conference, scheduled for Aug 14 at Central Oregon Community College in Bend.
Mike Green is host of the Jefferson Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a certificate of recommendation in multimedia from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.