Director of Cultural Competency
Maynard Institute for Journalism Education
Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Felecia D. Henderson is Director of Cultural Competency at the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, responsible for training journalists to recognize bias in coverage and conversations among colleagues via Maynard’s signature Fault Lines® framework. She was executive-in-residence for the 2024 cohort of Maynard 200, which provided hands-on training to 32 frontline editors and middle managers. Previously, Felecia was assistant managing editor at The Detroit News, leading entertainment and lifestyle coverage and serving as a senior member of the executive leadership team for 18 years. She began her journalism career at The Courier-Journal in Louisville, KY, and held editing roles at the Detroit Free Press and the Cincinnati Post. Felecia earned a bachelor’s degree in Radio-TV/Journalism from Murray State University, a master of organization development from Bowling Green State University, and a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University.
First-Time Managers Training (RSVP)
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM EDT