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Celebrating the student press on both sides of Washington state, WJEA offers two one-day events for high school journalism students and their advisers. Each J-Day features a range of sessions by journalism professionals from area print and broadcast media, as well as a special keynote presentation. Optional lunch may be purchased with registration.

J-Day West 2024 will take place at Everett Community College and WSU Everett on Friday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Registration: $15 per student if adviser is a WJEA member; $20 for students whose advisers are not in WJEA

Keynote Speaker

Heidi Daniel took the helm as Executive Director of King County Library System (KCLS) in March 2024, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for innovation. Her career began with transformative children’s and teen programming in Oklahoma City and Houston, before she ascended to library administration. Prior to joining KCLS, Heidi led the Enoch Pratt Free Library for over six years, where she championed accessibility by eliminating fines, making it one of the first public library systems on the East Coast to do so. Under her visionary leadership, the Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore was celebrated as one of the “Nicest Places in America” by Good Morning America and Reader’s Digest. Heidi’s exceptional leadership was also recognized with the Daily Record’s Maryland Most Admired CEOs award.