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OAKLAND, Calif. (December 15, 2000) -- Mark N. Trahant, former, Seattle Times columnist, has been named the new chairman and chief executive officer at the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. Dori J. Maynard, Maynard Institute History Project Director, has been named president. The appointments are effective January 1st. John L. Dotson Jr., chair of the board's search committee, said the appointments bring together two leaders with a clear vision for how the Maynard Institute can work harder to improve journalism. The Oakland-based nonprofit is the country's premier institute for providing advanced training and services nationally to help news media reflect diversity in content, staffing and business operations. For nearly 25 years, the Maynard Institute has prepared journalism professionals and managers to operate effectively and creatively in multicultural communities. "After a four-month national search, it became clear to us that the best persons to lead the Institute were within our midst," Dotson said. "Mark Trahant and Dori Maynard have an intimate understanding and a passion for the Institute's mission. Together they will provide leadership for the Institute today and continuity for the future, as well." |