Ann Marie Awad

Ann Marie Awad serves as the editorial director for the Institute for Independent Journalists, and co-president of the board of directors for the Association of Independents in Radio. Awad has been a journalist for 16+ years, reporting for local public radio newsrooms as well as NPR. Awad develops and produces podcasts through their production company, Odd Bird Sound & Word. Their work has won distinction from The National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, the Signal Awards, and the Anthem Awards.