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Author offers advice on technology and parenting in the digital age

Devorah Heitner joins the Exchange. She's the author of "Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World." Her speeches and workshops offer practical, timely, non-judgmental advice about technology and parenting in the digital age...when kids are always on and exposed to the public eye.

Devorah Heitner, PhD has two books on parenting and technology, "Growing up in Public: Coming Of Age In A Digital World" and "Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World." She earned a PhD in Media/Technology and Society from Northwestern University. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, CNN Opinion, Fast Company and other major media. She's also the parent of a teenager.

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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.