Jenny Fischer, Colorado State University
CCN Faculty Champion
Center for Community News
BIO
Jenny has more than 20 years of experience as a communications professional under her belt, with experience including publication production and management, digital marketing strategy, and an 8-year stint as design and editorial adviser for Rocky Mountain Student Media Corp.
Jenny currently serves as co-director of the Northern Colorado Deliberative Journalism Project, a partnership between academic departments at CSU, local media outlets and nonprofit organizations. The DJP aims to encourage understanding of different perspectives and to spark productive conversations about our shared issues as citizens of Northern Colorado.
The Journalism & Media Communication department offers a corresponding class Jenny has developed and teaches. The fall 2024 semester includes a statewide partnership with Voter Voices 2024, for which DJP students have been charged with producing stories about the concerns young voters have about ballot measures, candidates and community issues.
A proud Ram with a BFA in Graphic Design from CSU, Jenny also has an MS in Journalism Innovation from Syracuse University. She is currently combining these academic experiences in her role as Instructor for the Journalism and Media Communication department at CSU.
Bio
Jenny has more than 20 years of experience as a communications professional under her belt, with experience including publication production and management, digital marketing strategy, and an 8-year stint as design and editorial adviser for Rocky Mountain Student Media Corp.
Jenny currently serves as co-director of the Northern Colorado Deliberative Journalism Project, a partnership between academic departments at CSU, local media outlets and nonprofit organizations. The DJP aims to encourage understanding of different perspectives and to spark productive conversations about our shared issues as citizens of Northern Colorado.
The Journalism & Media Communication department offers a corresponding class Jenny has developed and teaches. The fall 2024 semester includes a statewide partnership with Voter Voices 2024, for which DJP students have been charged with producing stories about the concerns young voters have about ballot measures, candidates and community issues.
A proud Ram with a BFA in Graphic Design from CSU, Jenny also has an MS in Journalism Innovation from Syracuse University. She is currently combining these academic experiences in her role as Instructor for the Journalism and Media Communication department at CSU.