--- title: "Conference Circuit: Women in Journalism Recap 2014" id: "25837" type: "post" slug: "conference-circuit-women-in-journalism-recap-2014" published_at: "2014-10-30T21:51:09+00:00" modified_at: "2026-11-09T18:22:26+00:00" url: "https://associationsnow.com/2014/10/30/conference-circuit-women-in-journalism-recap-2014/" markdown_url: "https://associationsnow.com/2014/10/30/conference-circuit-women-in-journalism-recap-2014.md" excerpt: "A women’s journalism group highlights the challenges of being female in the industry and how they overcame them. Plus: A children’s education association opens doors for bilingual learners." taxonomy_category: - "Meetings / Events" taxonomy_post_tag: - "AssociationsNow" - "conferences" - "Live Events" - "Media" - "Meetings" - "Professional Development" taxonomy_content_format: - "Article" taxonomy_role: - "Director" - "Manager" taxonomy_persona: - "Industry Professionals" --- [Home](https://associationsnow.com/) » [Articles](https://associationsnow.com/format/article/) » Conference Circuit: Women in Journalism Recap 2014 The [Journalism and Women Symposium (opens in a new tab)](http://www.jaws.org/) (JAWS) proves that camp isn’t just for kids with its professional [Conference and Mentoring Project (opens in a new tab)](http://jawscamp2014.sched.org/) (CAMP). The event, to be held this weekend at California’s La Quinta Resort and Club, might seem like an upscale sleep-away adventure for adults, but don’t be misled by the scenic locale. This resort will be the center of vibrant discussion of women’s representation and empowerment in journalism. It’s been a whirlwind of a year for female journalists, and JAWS CAMP is highlighting the industry’s challenges and successes. Saturday kicks off with a breakfast and keynote speech by former executive editor of *The New York Times* Jill Abramson, who will speak candidly about her life since [her very public ouster (opens in a new tab)](http://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/why-jill-abramson-was-fired) . At another session that’s crucial for women in media, CAMP attendees will learn [how to handle online harassment (opens in a new tab)](http://jawscamp2014.sched.org/event/57ced2d0fb00f710629ca1b3a944843d#.VFJ9tvTF_6Y) (particularly timely now as [“Gamergate” continues to rage](http://associationsnow.com/2014/10/game-industry-voices-denounce-gamergate-harassment/) ). And there will be plenty of time for reflection and celebration, ranging from a panel featuring documentary filmmakers who spotlight women’s stories to a discussion recognizing major achievements by female journalists, aptly named “[Women Journos Rockin’ It (opens in a new tab)](http://jawscamp2014.sched.org/event/432875da35db02e698cf89f7d701d8b0) .” [JAWS Education and Training (opens in a new tab)](http://vimeo.com/96278150) from [Journalism and Women Symposium (opens in a new tab)](http://vimeo.com/womenjournos) on [Vimeo (opens in a new tab)](https://vimeo.com) . ### The Week Ahead **November 5–8:** [The National Association for the Education of Young Children (opens in a new tab)](http://www.naeyc.org/conference/) Annual Conference and Expo in Dallas will feature a new initiative aimed at ensuring equal learning access for children who speak Spanish at home. [Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes (opens in a new tab)](http://www.naeyc.org/conference/grandes-comienzos-initiative) (Great Beginnings, Bright Futures) will boast more than 40 sessions, including panel presentations on early childhood education and best practices in dual-language learning. **November 5–8:** Navigating the [American Translators Association (opens in a new tab)](http://www.atanet.org/conf/2014/) ’s 55th annual conference will be a breeze for first-timers, who are paired with seasoned attendees to get the most out of the event. “Newbies” and their “buddies” at the conference in Chicago attend a meal and session together, with experienced conference-goers continuing to provide their companions with advice throughout the week. ### Down the Line **November 9–11:** As we always say, two ABAs are better than one. The [American Bankers Association (opens in a new tab)](http://www.aba.com/Pages/default.aspx) and [American Bar Association (opens in a new tab)](http://www.americanbar.org/aba.html) will be tackling fraud from all angles with their [ABA/ABA Money Laundering Enforcement Conference (opens in a new tab)](http://www.aba.com/Training/Conferences/Pages/MLE_schedule.aspx) in National Harbor, Maryland. Anti-money-laundering and fraud-risk professionals will attend panels focusing on the latest monitoring tools, handling high-risk customers, and even banking in the marijuana industry. (triloks/ThinkStock) [Julia Haskins](https://associationsnow.com/author/julia-haskins/) Julia Haskins is a contributor to Associations Now. 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