Coaching Hours

Fall 2026

Coaches work one-on-one with students to guide them on projects and help problem-solve. Students are advised to consult a coach if they have tried something themselves, and it hasn’t worked to their satisfaction.

AUDIO JOURNALISM

Here is a guide to getting the most out of your audio coaching session.

DATA
  • Ben Welsh
    Days/Hours: Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 pm
    Email:
DESIGN
  • Christine McKenna
    Coaching Area(s): Multimedia production and packaging, professional portfolios
    Days/Hours: Online by appointment Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
    Email:
English Language LEarners and Writing
  • Diane Nottle
    Coaching Area(s)    : ESL and Writing
    Days/Hours: Online by appointment 
    Email: diane.nottle@journalism.cuny.edu
  • Ricardo Reif
    Coaching Area(s)    : Spanish
    Days/Hours: On campus: Monday and Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 pm; via email/zoom/phone: Wed, Thu and Fri, 4:30-6:30 pm
    Email:
VISUAL JOURNALISM
  • Karen Mullarkey
    Coaching Area(s)    : Photo Editing, story generation/development, photojournalism
    Days/Hours: By appointment on Mondays through Fridays, 12-5 pm
    Email:
WRITING

How to Get the Most from Working with a Writing Coach

  • Shelby Boamah
    Coaching Area(s): Writing, reporting and editing
    Days/Hours: By appointment via scheduler
    Email:
  • Jessica Bruder
    Coaching Area(s): Writing, reporting and editing
    Days/Hours: By appointment via scheduler
    Email:
  • Brandon Gates
    Coaching Area(s): Writing, reporting and editing
    Days/Hours: By appointment
    Email:
  • Adrian Nicole LeBlanc
    Coaching Area(s): Writing, reporting and editing
    Days/Hours: By appointment
    Email:
  • Mohammed Mhawish
    Coaching Area(s): Writing, reporting and editing
    Days/Hours: By appointment
    Email:
  • Mychal Denzel Smith
    Coaching Area(s): Writing, reporting and editing
    Days/Hours: By appointment
    Email: