Neelum Chaundry selected as faculty for 2011 Washington Journalism and Media Conference

FAIRFAX, VA (07/11/2011)(readMedia)-- Neelum Chaundry has been selected as one of six award-winning high school journalism advisers from around the country to be a faculty member for the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) to be held at George Mason University July 10-15, 2011. With distinguished faculty, guest speakers, and direct access to elite D.C. practitioners, The Washington Journalism and Media conference offers aspiring journalists and student leaders an unparalleled experience. The week-long program, held at George Mason University's state-of-the-art campus, will encourage and inspire young leaders from across the country who desire a unique experience focused on successful careers in this dynamic industry. For more information about the conference, visit our website at http://wjmc.gmu.edu.

Ms. Chaudhry is currently teaching in the Loudoun County Public Schools at Freedom High School in South Riding, VA. She serves as the English Department Chair, teaches British Literature and is the sponsor of the yearbook. This is her nineteenth year in the profession. After teaching for nine years and sponsoring both the school newspaper and yearbook, she left the profession to work in scholastic book publishing as the marketing director and assistant director at the Iowa State University Press and University of Minnesota Press.

After nine years, she returned to high school teaching and also taught part-time in the journalism department at Iowa State University. In 1978, she earned her bachelor's degree in journalism and English from the University of Iowa and then in 1980 she received a master's degree in journalism, also from the University of Iowa. Ms. Chaudhry will return for her third year at the conference to serve as senior faculty adviser.

About George Mason University

Named the #1 national university to watch in the 2009 rankings of U.S. News & World Report, George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with global distinction in a range of academic fields. Located in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C., Mason provides students access to diverse cultural experiences and the most sought-after internships and employers in the country. Mason offers strong undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering and information technology, organizational psychology, health care and visual and performing arts. With Mason professors conducting groundbreaking research in areas such as climate change, public policy and the biosciences, George Mason University is a leading example of the modern, public university. George Mason University-- Where Innovation Is Tradition.

About the 2011 Washington Journalism and Media Conference

The Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) is a unique student leadership conference designed to develop and encourage future leaders in the changing face of media in the 21st century. The Advisory Board, Chaired by Newseum senior vice president, Susan Bennett, includes CEO's of media, distinguished journalists and renowned authors and university faculty. For more information visit us online at wjmc.gmu.edu.

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