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James R. Bettinger is the director of the Knight Fellowships. A graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara, Bettinger is the former A.M. city editor of the San Jose Mercury News and former city editor of the Riverside Press-Enterprise. He was a Fellow at Stanford in 1982-83, and was Deputy Director from 1989-2000.
jimb@stanford.edu
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Dawn E. Garcia is the deputy director. A graduate of Stanford University and the University of Oregon, Garcia is the former assistant managing editor at the San Jose Mercury News. She worked as an editor and reporter in California newspapers for 18 years. She is past president of the Journalism & Women Symposium. She was a Fellow at Stanford in 1991-92.
degarcia@stanford.edu
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Pam Maples is the innovation director. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, she is former managing editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch/STLToday.com. She worked as an editor and reporter in five states. She has advised start-ups pursuing innovative approaches to video news and contextual publishing. She was a Fellow at Stanford in 2005-06.
pmaples@stanford.edu
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Erika Bartsch is the administrative manager. A graduate of San José State University, Bartsch has worked in finance for over 10 years. In addition to being well-versed in human resources and marketing, she has worked abroad in Switzerland and speaks fluent German.
ebartsch@stanford.edu
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Robin C. Evans is the outreach and marketing manager. A graduate of the University of Maryland, she has been an editor and reporter at newspapers in Maryland, Florida and California. She is a former bureau chief and religion writer/editor for the San Jose Mercury News, and an editor at the West County Times, Contra Costa Times and Oakland Tribune. She is also a graduate of the San Francisco Bay Area Video Coalition's web and multimedia programs.
revans1@stanford.edu
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Mary Beth Boch is the selection and office coordinator. She earned her BA degree from San Jose State University in Public Relations. Her background includes managerial experience in insurance claims and as an insurance fraud investigator. She has worked in administrative roles at Stanford since 2008.
mboch1@stanford.edu
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Mike Gallagher is the events and resources coordinator. He earned his bachelor's and master's degree from San Jose State University in Recreation, where he also worked in various academic and non-academic departments for 12 years. He began his career at Stanford in 2002 and has held various roles in events, administration, and human resources.
mike.gallagher@stanford.edu
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Kit Miller is the language and culture coach for the International Fellows. She works with Fellows on English questions, conversation, presentations, and writing. Kit has a Masters in teaching English from San Francisco State University, and has worked with the Fellowship for seven years. She is a former news photographer and Knight Affiliate.
kitmiller55@gmail.com
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Sara Tollefson is the web content coordinator. A graduate of Stanford University and New York University School of Law, she has worked in the fields of communications, technology, and dispute resolution. She was a Knight Affiliate in 2009-10.
stollefson@stanford.edu
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John J. Walker is the web designer and software developer. A graduate of Stanford University and the University of California at Riverside, Walker has experience in user interface design and online media research.
jjwalker@stanford.edu
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Directors of professional journalism fellowships at Stanford University
James R. Bettinger,
(2000 - present) Fellow 1983
James V. Risser,
(1985 - 2000) Fellow 1974
Lyle Nelson,
(1969 - 1985)
Herbert Brucker,
(1966 - 1969)
