This panel brings together leading Syrian voices to discuss journalism’s role in documenting Syria’s revolution, war, Assad’s downfall, and the transition to new governance. It will highlight th...
Jenifer Vaughan
Jenifer Vaughan (Fenton) is a media relations expert and spokesperson for the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria. With a career spanning CNN, Al Jazeera, Yale University, and the UN, she is a multi-award winner, including three Peabody Awards, recognized for her contributions to journalism. She has led teams covering major global events and served as the sole Poynter Fellow-in-Residence at Yale (2017–2018), where she focused on refugee narratives in the media. Additionally, she has worked with OCHA in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and UNHCR in New York. Jenifer holds a Master of Laws in International Law from the University of London, a Master’s in International Relations from Troy University, and a Bachelor’s in Journalism from the University of Arizona.
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