Chips Quinn Reporter Fellowship Announces 2025-2026 Class

AllMisc.Press Release
Written By Marc Fiol | Communications & Administrative Coordinator

Posting: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Journalism Funding Partners (JFP) is proud to introduce the 2025–2026 cohort of the Chips Quinn Reporter Fellowship. With help from Freedom Forum, JFP has selected 10 early-career journalists who will each receive a one-year 1:1 mentorship from seasoned newsroom leaders and Chips Quinn alumni, along with a $10,000 stipend.

The fellowship honors the legacy of the late John C. “Chips” Quinn Jr., who championed diversity in American newsrooms. Since its beginnings in 1991, the program has supported more than 1,400 journalists, evolving from internship placements to a mentorship model focused on advancing career power skills—communication, leadership, collaboration and personal and professional development.

Here are this year’s reporters:

Throughout their fellowship year, each of them will be matched with a dedicated mentor, some of whom are alum. Fellows are encouraged to engage with one another and the broader Chips Quinn network virtually and in their local communities.

Stay tuned for updates and stories from our reporters as they begin this exciting phase of their careers. Consider donating to the program and follow us on our website and social media channels to support and celebrate the next generation of journalists.

John C. Quinn (1925-2017)
Founder, father of “Chips” Quinn

The Chips Quinn Program for Diversity in Journalism launched in 1991 with the mission to diversify the industry’s workforce pipeline. The new program will continue to honor the late John C. “Chips” Quinn Jr., a newspaper editor who believed in the importance of diversity in newsrooms to better reflect the communities they serve.

About The Chips Quinn Program for Diversity in Journalism: The Chips Quinn Program for Diversity in Journalism launched in 1991 with the mission to diversify the industry’s workforce pipeline. The new program will continue to honor the late John C. “Chips” Quinn Jr., a newspaper editor who believed in the importance of diversity in newsrooms to better reflect the communities they serve.

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Media Contact: Rusty Coats, Executive Director | rusty@jfp-local.org | (813) 277-8959

Marc Fiol | Communications & Administrative Coordinator

Marc Fiol is the Communications and Administrative Coordinator at Journalism Funding Partners. His role consists of helping grow the awareness and Impact of JFP’s work by increasing the depth, diversity and sustainability of local news.

He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Advertising in 2020. Previously, he interned for the local newspaper, The Independent Florida Alligator, in Gainesville, Florida before officially joining the team as an account executive selling advertising space to local organizations. In addition to working with the Alligator, he also worked with their in-house advertising agency, SparkIt Creative, as their Content Developer designing advertisements for their many business accounts.

He is a Florida native, being born and raised in Miami, Florida, and values creativity, honesty and hard work. When he’s not working, he enjoys designing websites and apps, along with playing his guitar at home.

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