Where Stories Unfold
Recent Publication
“Celebrating Father’s Day with a Look at Men’s Health” Denver Urban Spectrum, June 2025
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"I have had the pleasure of knowing for nearly ten years. Mona is a dedicated advocate for public education, always attuned to the needs of the community. Her journalism skills are utilized to educate and advocate for important causes, giving a voice to the community. Mona's passion and commitment to making a difference are truly inspiring."
Rachael Lehman
Healthy Communities Chair - I-70/Vasquez Blvd Superfund Community Advisory Group, Member - Community Council for Environmental Justice and Air Quality, Member - Community Advisory Group Denver Regional Council of Governments
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"I worked with Mona when she was a journalism intern at Rocky Mountain PBS and I was impressed with her initiative, willingness to take feedback, and how quick she was able to learn!"
Kyle Cook
News Editor - Rocky Mountain PBS
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"I know Mona well because I have been her professor in the Journalism and Media Production Department at MSU Denver. She is a go-getter who embodies the values of community, access, diversity, respect, and excellence, in all that she does. Mona is a top-notch researcher, editor, and writer. She is thorough and detailed when checking facts and editing. During her time with me, Mona has written comprehensive reports, conducted analysis on complex issues, and led team discussions like a pro. Her eye for watchdog reporting and passion for sharing stories of underrepresented communities is inspiring. When problems arise on projects, she focuses on finding solutions and raising team morale."
Deanna Hirsch, M.S.
Assistant Professor of Public Relations, Department of Journalism and Media Production - Metropolitan State University of Denver
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"Mona was a great addition to our newsroom during her internship at Rocky Mountain PBS. I appreciated her thoughtful reporting, dedication to her work and passion for learning. I'm excited to see where her talent and hard work take her next!"
Carly Rose
Multimedia Journalist - Rocky Mountain PBS
Awards & Recognitions
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NBCU Academy is an award-winning education program for developing new skills and advancing careers in journalism, media and tech.
Affiliated with Comcast, NBCUniversal, and NBCU News Group. The program is in partnership with 45 academic institutions across the US.
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Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. is the parent company of Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz and The Drop.
The Journalism Internship is an opportunity to work with the RMPBS Journalism team on creating responsive content and engage in long-form projects. The internship trains interns on building relationships with communities, networking and meeting with community leaders for story ideas. Intern learn about making decisions behind story and sources selection. Instruction included interviewing, research, hand placement on video and still cameras, writing, and execution of stories. Training provided opportunities for shooting, editing, and writing content for multiple platforms to further the mission of “creating a CO where everyone feels seen and heard.”
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Top of the Rockies, Large Newsroom, News Reporting, Single Story. Honored for comprehensive and impactful coverage of a critical social issue.
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Awarded for investigative reporting, multimedia storytelling, and raising awareness of the MMIW movement.
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Collaborated with fellow team leaders to develop content to share student challenges and best practices. Developed strategies for sharing insights and opinions on a variety of SPJ services and resources. Ambassador for the Society. Promoted SPJ information and leadership development opportunities to peers. Assisted with facilitating peer-led meetings and focus groups coordinated by SPJ.