Dear NLGJA Members & Friends,

NLGJA’S 2005 and 2007 National Conventions opened doors to endless possibilities.

My first convention gave me the tools and the confidence to land my first job in TV journalism. Nearly two years later, I’m still using the skills I learned through the conventions in my new position as a morning anchor.

And the conventions have not only helped me professionally, but also personally when it comes to addressing my sexuality while working in a highly-visible medium in the public eye. Meeting and befriending hundreds of other LGBT journalists at convention seminars and mixers gives you a sense of security, especially in a field where LGBT issues are saturated in the media.

Don’t hesitate to go to an NLGJA National Convention because you think you can’t afford it. Believe me, the benefits are worth every penny.

Sincerely,

Deepak Saini

Morning Anchor
KCWY-13 (NBC)
Casper, WY