Anika Anand

Deputy Director, LION Publishers

“The Tiny News Collective has the potential to ensure more underrepresented and overlooked voices are heard by empowering news entrepreneurs who may not have the access to tools, training and networks to launch a local news business.”

Jillian Bauer-Reese

Co-Founder, Kensington Voice

“I'm part of the Tiny News Collective because I believe journalism's future begins with anti-oppression, and Tiny News is working to build a more socially-just news ecosystem.”

Heather Bryant

Deputy Director, News Catalyst

“I’m glad to be a part of the Tiny News Collective’s comprehensive approach to tools, training, and community because building and sustaining a local news organization is a complex and ongoing process and we need an ecosystem of support that will empower a broader, more diverse generation of news ownership.”

Gina Chua

Global Managing Editor, Operations, Reuters

“The Tiny News Collective tackles two huge problems in journalism - underrepresented voices and viewpoints in news, and the complexity of starting and running a news organization. Addressing those two challenges can reshape the media landscape from the ground up.”

Tyler Fisher

Deputy Director, News Catalyst

“I’m excited to build a platform that works for the tiniest of news orgs and for a collective that centers equity in media ownership.”

Jacqui Lough

Lead Developer, News Catalyst

“I'm part of the Tiny News Collective because I believe that local news from a diverse set of voices is fundamental to a functioning free society. I'm thrilled to help build the tools necessary for supporting these new media businesses.”

Chris Krewson

Executive Director, LION Publishers

“I am helping with the Tiny News Collective because we have a chance to build a new generation of news organizations representative of the communities they serve, and I’m proud to welcome them into the world.”

Mariko Lochridge

Product Manager, Tiny News Collective

“I am so excited to be part of supporting historically disadvantaged communities in creating sustainable hyperlocal media outlets. Now, more than ever, our most vulnerable populations are in need of information sources that are delivered by the community, for the community in a timely and accessible manner.”

Kara Meyberg Guzman

Co-Founder, Santa Cruz Local

“I support the Tiny News Collective because I want to make it easier for others like me — women, people of color, young people, and those with nontraditional journalism backgrounds — to enter this industry and build successful companies.”

Jessica Morrison

Product Lead, News Catalyst

“Tiny news orgs have a big opportunity to serve the information needs of their communities, and I’m excited to support innovation in local news.”

André Natta

Principal, Urban Conversations

“There's a need now more than ever to help amplify the voices of underrepresented communities large and small. I'm excited to provide long-needed support for tiny news organizations, particularly those led by people of color, as they navigate the process of getting started and not throwing away their shot.”

Aron Pilhofer

Director, News Catalyst

“Communities deserve to have access to quality news and information -- now more than ever. I believe The Tiny News Collective will help solve this growing problem, and do so at scale. What could be more important than this? ”

Lillian Ruiz

Founder, Ci-X Strategies

“Now, more than ever, news entrepreneurship that reflects the cultural makeup of society is so important. I’m excited to work with the TNC to build turnkey solutions that democratize news and storytelling.”

Jennifer Brandel

Founder, Hearken

Adam Huttler

CEO, Monkeypod

Ava Lubell

Cornell Law First Amendment Clinic

Alexander Papachristou

ED, Vance Center/Lawyers for Reporters

Nabiha Syed

President, The Markup