National Storytellers Night Sept. 25, 2024 Brett Akagi Brett Akagi’s mission in life is to make a positive impact on the people he meets and works with, regardless of the role he plays. Akagi describes himself as a quarterback, coach, or… (Click on picture for more) July 10, 2024, Shmuel ThalerFor the next National Storytellers Night we return to the small California Coastal city, Santa Cruz for Shmuel Thalerfrom the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Shmuel Thaler has been a staff photographer at the Santa Cruz Sentinel since 1987. He has won numerous awards, including having his photography named the best photojournalism in… June 26, 2024 – Kevin PainchaudKevin Painchaud, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist for the online news group Lookout Santa Cruz. Kevin in also a finalist for the California Journalism Awards in the category News Photo and Photojournalism, with the winners to be announced in July. Kevin boasts a career spanning over 25 years in photography and video production. His… June 12, 2024 – Doug McSchoolerNational Storytellers Night welcomes Doug McShooler, a renowned photojournalist with over four decades of experience. His commitment to impartiality and truth-telling has earned him global recognition. Through his lens, McShooler captures compelling narratives while adhering strictly to journalistic ethics. He collaborates with diverse clients, using visual storytelling to bridge gaps… May 29, 2024 – Sharon SteinmannMay 15, 2024, 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET Sharon Steinmann is the opinion video journalist on the editorial board. She is a former Houston Chronicle photojournalist and has worked for newspapers in California, Washington State and Alabama. She also spent two years freelancing in South America. As a…