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ASNE board member Dori Maynard died Tuesday, Feb. 24
- By: ASNE staff
- On: 02/25/2015 12:51:54
- In: ASNE business
"Dori was a passionate voice for journalism that truly reflected the richness and diversity of civic life," said ASNE President Chris Peck. "She fearlessly challenged the media to explore the deeper issues of American society. Her courageous voice will be missed."
The Board of Directors of the American Society of News Editors expresses our profound sadness at the death of our friend and fellow board member, Dori Maynard, president of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education.
"Dori was a passionate voice for journalism that truly reflected the richness and diversity of civic life," said ASNE President Chris Peck. "She fearlessly challenged the media to explore the deeper issues of American society. Her courageous voice will be missed."
A longtime journalist and champion of diversity, Maynard strongly valued the work of bringing the diverse voices of America into news and public discourse, the Maynard Institute reported.
"When others were shying away from speaking about race, Dori was fearless," said Dawn Garcia, managing director of the Knight Fellowships at Stanford University, in the obituary by David DeBolt of the Bay Area News Group. "She made an amazing difference for so many people and was just a fabulous person, quirky in the best sense of the word. She will be remembered in every newsroom where journalists are trying to make a difference for diversity and for equity in coverage."
Maynard was the daughter of Robert C. Maynard, the former owner of the Oakland Tribune. In 1993, she was the first woman to follow her father to Harvard University as a Nieman fellow.
ASNE will remember Dori Maynard's profound contributions to the journalism industry, and we will miss her deeply. We offer condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.