Remembering Jeanne Brooks

“A force for good, force for change and genuine ally”—former ONA staff member stood out for her creativity in connecting people to each other, and growing the ONA community

By on February 3, 2025

Jeanne Brooks, a former staff member at the Online News Association whose contributions propelled the organization’s early growth and success driving innovation at the intersection of journalism and tech, passed … Read more.

Mandy Jenkins speaks at the 2018 Online Journalism Awards on Sept. 15, 2018, in Austin, Texas.

Remembering Mandy Jenkins

Former ONA Board President was beloved mentor and leader, trailblazer in digital journalism

By on February 27, 2023

Mandy Jenkins, a beloved former Online News Association Board President, died Feb. 26, following several years of cancer treatment. She was 42. We are deeply saddened by the loss of … Read more.

Remembering Tiffany Shackelford

Journalism leader, one-of-a-kind community builder who helped launch the ONA Local network

By on January 6, 2021

Tiffany Shackelford, a longtime contributor to the ONA community and Executive Director of the Society for News Design (SND), died December 27, 2020, from COVID-19 complications. She was 46. Tiffany … Read more.