Kimi Yoshino is the editor in chief of The Baltimore Banner, overseeing all newsroom operations, policy and content. Yoshino is a former managing editor at the Los Angeles Times, where she worked for 21 years as a reporter, editor and strategic leader, with oversight that crossed almost every area of coverage. In 2011, she helped guide the paper’s investigation into corruption in the city of Bell, which was awarded the Pulitzer Gold Medal for Public Service. A California native, Yoshino was a reporter at The Fresno Bee and The Stockton Record before joining The Times.
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Q1: For those of our viewers who have not yet subscribed, please tell us a little bit about The Baltimore Banner and your impactful first two years here in Baltimore.
Q2: The Banner’s signature event is coming up this October 1st at The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore City, iMPACT MARYLAND. Please tell us about the special event and what attendees can expect.
Q3: You have a who’s who of speakers and attendees from Governor Wes Moore, Orioles Owner David Rubenstein, Senate Candidate Angela Alsobrooks, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld and many others. Tell us a little bit about the amazing lineup of civic, education, business and nonprofit leaders.
Q4: Tell us about some of the interesting sessions and topics of discussion including Baltimore’s transportation and infrastructure in rebuilding the Key Bridge, the deadly opioid epidemic, the dangers and promise of Artificial Intelligence and many other important topics.
Q5: It’s also a great opportunity to gather ideas and discuss creative solutions to some of the most vital issues facing Baltimore and the entire region.
Q6: This event also provides amazing networking opportunities with some of the top leaders from across the city and state.
Q7: For anyone interested in attending, please share the info for them to get tickets at www.ImpactMaryland.com.
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David Nevins is president & CEO of Nevins & Associates, a highly regarded strategic communications company and proactive public relations partner. The firm’s regional and national client base is a unique mix of organizations across a variety of industries including: healthcare, professional service firms, finance, not-for-profits, distributors, state agencies, national media companies, technology, political and grassroots campaigns, real estate development, sporting events, and more.
With more than 30 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and community and government relations, David is a talented and seasoned executive. Prior to founding Nevins & Associates in 1983, David served as the Director of Marketing for both Towson University and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. In 2001, he was tapped by the CEO of Comcast to employ his marketing expertise as President of the company’s regional sports network, Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic. David is a Past President of the Board of Governors for the Center Club and is a former Chairman of the Board of Regents for the University System of Maryland, a position to which he was appointed by the Governor of Maryland. David has chaired the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission and the Maryland Higher Education Loan Corporation, served as President of both the Jewish National Fund and the Towson Business Association and was a member of the PNC Bank board.
David is highly involved in the business, civic, and political communities, and his many years of active leadership in numerous organizations have built a network of contacts that he regularly puts to use for the firm’s clients. For more information, visit www.nevinspr.com.
The Baltimore Banner’s iMPACT MARYLAND, in partnership with Defender One and presented by Whiting-Turner, will once again gather the region’s most visionary leaders to interact in meaningful ways with the community’s most engaged thinkers to foster innovative ideas and creative solutions to the critical issues facing our region.
The second annual iMPACT MARYLAND event will take place on October 1, 2024, at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Theatre in Baltimore City. This immersive, one-day event will be attended by up to one thousand attendees, including the region’s leading business, civic, health, education and nonprofit leaders.
Through inspirational keynotes, interactive panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and purposeful networking, iMPACT MARYLAND fosters the sharing of ideas and different perspectives to inspire a powerful vision of new opportunities for Baltimore and Maryland moving forward. Engaged conversations throughout the day will examine challenges and solutions on various topics including transportation, infrastructure, mental health, and artificial intelligence as iMPACT MARYLAND envisions the region’s limitless possibilities on a global scale.
For more information regarding ticket sales and how to participate in iMPACT MARYLAND, in partnership with Defender One and presented by Whiting-Turner, please visit: https://impactmaryland.thebaltimorebanner.com/.
The Baltimore Banner is a multi-platform news operation serving Greater Baltimore and Maryland. Its mission is to provide trusted and indispensable journalism that informs, strengthens, and inspires communities in Baltimore and surrounding Maryland. The Banner has built a nonprofit digital news operation that allows people to access its content across multiple platforms. Its coverage includes topics ranging from politics and criminal justice, to sports, education, and entertainment. To learn more, visit: www.TheBaltimoreBanner.com.
