Indira S. Somani

President @South Asian Journalists Association Saja

Los Angeles, CA, US

Supporting and advancing the mission of SAJA to strengthen South Asian journalists and media professionals across the U.S. and globally. As a Board Member, I contribute to organizational strategy, mentorship, and programming focused on representation, equity, and community engagement within journalism and media.Key Contributions:• Collaborating on initiatives that support emerging and established South Asian journalists.• Shaping programming that elevates diverse voices and promotes inclusive newsroom practices.• Supporting mentorship, events, and thought leadership across journalism, documentary, and public media.• Advocating for equitable coverage of South Asia and the South Asian diaspora in mainstream media.

Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism

MSJ

UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

Master of Fine Arts - MFA

University of Maryland, College Park, Philip Merrill College of Journalism

Ph.D.

Knox College

BA