The Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) is excited to announce the newest members of its Board of Directors: Vikram Bhagat, Marcella Saborio and Jaimie Watts. 

Vikram Bhagat
Vikram Bhagat is a seasoned media lawyer with an impressive background in both legal and media sectors. He has served as assistant general counsel for American Public Media Group in Saint Paul, MN, and corporate counsel for the Associated Press in Washington, DC. Bhagat’s previous roles include positions at Bingham McCutchen in New York and Loeb & Loeb in Los Angeles. He holds a B.A. in English from Stanford University and a J.D. from Columbia Law School and is admitted to the state bars of New York, California and Minnesota. A native of Hockessin, Bhagat is also an alumnus of Alexis I. DuPont High School, where he was editor-in-chief of the school newspaper. He resides in Centreville with his husband, Dr. Benjamin Chaon, and their dog, Chauncey.

Marcella Saborio
Marcella Saborio is the president of Qua Marketing, a Dover-based company known for its marketing, communications and event planning services. As a Latina business owner with over 22 years of experience, Saborio is an expert in branding, internal and external communication, marketing strategy, and digital promotion. Her leadership and extensive knowledge in marketing will be invaluable to LJI as the organization continues to grow and innovate.

Jaimie Watts
Jaimie Watts serves as the chief of operations for Leadership Delaware. Previously, she was the director of marketing and events for the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce. Watts is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a B.A. in marketing from the Lerner College of Business and Economics. Her expertise in operations and marketing will support LJI’s efforts to expand its impact and strengthen local journalism.

“We are thrilled to welcome Vikram, Marcella and Jaimie to our Board of Directors. Their diverse expertise and deep-rooted connections to our community will enhance our ability to advance local journalism in Delaware,” said LJI founder and CEO Allison Taylor Levine.

LJI operates several programs, including Spotlight Delaware, the collaborative, community-powered, nonprofit newsroom. To learn more about Spotlight Delaware and become a Founding Member, visit spotlightdelaware.org/support.

ABOUT THE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE (LJI)

LJI, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is working to strengthen local journalism as a vehicle for a stronger democracy and thriving communities throughout the First State.

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