Introducing our 2023 Jurors
Our 2023 Jurors:
Michael Wichita
Photo Director, AARP
Michael Wichita has been with AARP since 2005, and works with AARP's print publications, websites, newsletters, and social presence. Wichita previously worked as a professional photographer, his work for AARP has been recognized by SPD and American Photography amongst others. Michael is a frequent speaker and portfolio reviewer at industry events. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design.
Jemma Dilag
Co-Founder of Queer the Lens, and Residential Creative Project Manager
Jemma Dilag is a fine art photographer and poet, using images and text to tell stories of gender and ethnic identities, mental health, and relationships. After receiving their BFA in Photography at the Tyler School of Art, Jemma started their career as a Photo Editor and Creative Consultant at Wonderful Machine, where they have helped photographers grow their portfolio and build their brand and business. Today, Jemma is the Residential Creative Project Manager for Homes.com, overseeing the workflow and production of written content, photo, and video for the brand’s relaunch. With their experience and knowledge of the industry, Jemma aims to help young and POC creatives achieve a career in the creative industry.
N. Kirkpatrick
Visual Reporter, The Washington Post
N. Kirkpatrick is a visual reporter at The Washington Post. They collaborate across the newsroom to report and produce visually driven stories told in interactive forms. Since transitioning to this unique role in the newsroom, they have covered the fall of Roe v. Wade, a century in the making climate conflict in the Northwest, joyful pandemic reunions, an avalanche of anti-trans legislation, and the extraordinary journey of Percy the Mars Rover.
Nick joined The Post in 2013 as a photo editor. In this role, they oversaw photographic coverage on the Foreign and Investigative desks, assigning photographers working on news and enterprise stories. They have launched a handful of innovative projects and covered stories ranging from the new arctic frontier to the Afghanistan Papers, the opioid crisis in America to its impact in Mexico, a weird and wonderful colorful geyser to the world’s largest garbage dump.
In 2018, Nick joined a small interdisciplinary team that worked in close collaboration with Google to develop a new visual storytelling format tailored to mobile audiences. Nick’s work and contributions have been recognized by the Overseas Press Club of America, the National Press Foundation, Society for News Design, National Press Photographers Association, Pictures of the Year International, and The Pulitzer Prizes.
Chaya Howell
Founder, Marginalized in Mind
Content Manager, NeueHouse
Chaya Howell is the Founder of Marginalized in Mind, on the board for Free Juice, a member of Black Women Photographers, and is the Content Manager at NeueHouse. As a passionate advocate for storytelling, Chaya possesses a keen eye for detail, and a deep understanding of the unique voice of each artist she works with. Her insights have been instrumental in helping numerous creatives explore their artistic expressions and individual professional paths. Past and current associations include The Wall Street Journal, Trunk Archive, WorkOf, Black Women Photographers, Queer Design Club, and Complex Networks. She is an alum of Rochester Institute of Technology.
Eboné Bell
Founder & Editor, Tagg Magazine
Keynote Speaker
Eboné Bell is a business owner and the founder and editor of Tagg Magazine, a national print publication and website for LGBTQ women. Tagg Magazine celebrates over ten years of telling thousands of stories, creating safe-spaces for queer women, and providing important resources for the LGBTQ community. Over the past five years, Tagg Magazine has been named “Top 25 LGBTQ-Owned Companies” by the Washington Business Journal.
Eboné was recently featured in Forbes Magazine as an "Inspiring Black Entrepreneur Changing Our World." And that's exactly her mission: To create change and leave a stamp on this world.
In addition to running a queer women’s publication, she shares her knowledge and passion as a keynote speaker at conferences, schools, and events across the country.
Jacob Moscovitch
Photo Editor, The New York Times
Jacob Moscovitch (he/him) is a queer first-generation Israeli-American Photo Editor at The New York Times. Previously, he was a Photo Editor at the Los Angeles Times. Before transitioning to editing, Jacob was a documentary and portrait photographer — exploring themes of identity, youth, family and the LGBTQ+ community.
