“Tristan’s the Swiss Army Knife every founder needs. He’s among the small group of people I consider instrumental to The Diversity Pledge Institute’s growth and success. His strategic thinking helped us avoid costly business mistakes and his entrepreneurial expertise proved invaluable as I navigated the challenges of launching my first startup. What started as a business relationship built on mutual respect and admiration quickly developed into a genuine friendship. To this day, I still reach out to him in times of crisis, and he never disappoints.”
About
As Head of National Programs at the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, I collaborate with…
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Here's how you can balance work and personal life in a UX job.
If you care about UX at all you know that you will observe and learn from it everywhere, whether you’re on the clock or not. It’s impossible not to. Otherwise, I’m not clear how work/life balance in experience design is different from anywhere else. Set clear boundaries, defend your time, collaborate, document, communicate.
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Here's how you can effectively support and provide resources to your team members when delegating tasks.
Foster an open team culture that encourages asking questions (and asking for help), collaborating on processes, and contributing to documentation that anyone at the org can read. Give people genuine ownership of their scope and stick to your word. Don’t move goalposts. Check in but don’t micromanage. If you’re not sure about someone’s capabilities, start small. Don’t hoard wins. Things your team members can win at are perfect for delegating. Always answer your team members’ calls; always pick up the slack when they need you.
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Creeping on people was always going to be one of the first applications of camera-enabled glasses
Creeping on people was always going to be one of the first applications of camera-enabled glasses
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One of the ways nonprofit leaders add value is by simplifying complex systems. Nonprofits are way more complex than an equivalent for-profit at the…
One of the ways nonprofit leaders add value is by simplifying complex systems. Nonprofits are way more complex than an equivalent for-profit at the…
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Congrats to filmmaker and "Reservation Dogs" co-creator Sterlin Harjo and all the 2024 MacArthur Fellows honored by the MacArthur Foundation! Harjo…
Congrats to filmmaker and "Reservation Dogs" co-creator Sterlin Harjo and all the 2024 MacArthur Fellows honored by the MacArthur Foundation! Harjo…
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2023 News Product Alliance Summit facilitator
News Product Alliance
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Science and Technology
Facilitated sessions during 2023 News Product Alliance Summit.
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Volunteer Moderator, DEI Coalition For Anti-Racist, Equitable, And Just Newsrooms
OpenNews
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Civil Rights and Social Action
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Google News Initiative Reader Revenue Playbook
Google
The playbook, exercises, and workshops are informed by insights from more than 50 publishers around the world and represent the collective expertise of trusted partners and the Google News Initiative.
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Local News Playbook, Harvard Kennedy School
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A policy analysis by Adam Fisher and Adam B. Giorgi, at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). The publication documents and builds on the News Revenue Hub’s experience working with news organizations, industry groups, and researchers across the country. In line with the Hub’s mission, this playbook is designed to give emerging journalism ventures the tools they need to get started as they establish sustainable operations and fortify access to quality journalism in communities everywhere.
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HTML and CSS
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Java Programming
CSE-40028
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Photographic Lighting with Speed Lights
ART-40511
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Principles of User Experience
ART-40638
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News Revenue Engine Contribution Management Platform
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Over multiple years, rebuilt and expanded News Revenue Hub's tech tools under "News Revenue Engine". Introducing new donation features, automations, and a SaaS product, RevEngine not only broadens support for the news industry but also enhances the Hub's long-term sustainability.
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DEI Coalition For Anti-Racist, Equitable, And Just Newsrooms
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Collaborated with 100+ journalism professionals to establish a Slack-based digital community focused on fostering anti-racism, equity, and justice within the industry. This platform enables members to engage in meaningful conversations, develop resources, enhance allyship, and collectively reform newsroom policies and culture.
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Newspack open-source publishing and revenue-generating platform for news organizations
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Assisted in the initial conception and collaborative development of the Newspack platform for small to medium-sized news organizations. Since inception, it now supports hundreds of newsrooms with scalable publishing tools and technical support at an affordable rate.
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Voice of San Diego website
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See projectOversaw the redesign and development of Voice of San Diego's website, emphasizing comprehensive features, enhanced user accessibility, and optimization for revenue and newsletter registrations.
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Introduction to Podcasting: Creation, Development and Distribution Strategies (online course development/delivery)
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Online course design and development; The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas University of Texas at Austin. Delivered to over 2,000 online students.
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Introduction to Concert and Low-Light Photography (online course development/delivery)
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Online course design, development, and delivery; UC San Diego Extension.
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Digital Media Content Creation (curriculum development)
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Designed and developed a comprehensive, accredited professional program in citizen journalism and digital media production for UC San Diego Extension.
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User Experience (UX) Design (curriculum development)
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Designed and developed a comprehensive, accredited professional program in User Experience (UX) Design for UC San Diego Extension.
Honors & Awards
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Social Entrepreneur
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Fellow, Media Transformation Challenge (formerly Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program)
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First Place Audio Production for Culturecast podcast, Society of Professional Journalists
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STAR Performance Award (3x), UC San Diego
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President's Award of Excellence, The Jay Group Integrated Marketing Services
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Languages
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English
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
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