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STATEMENT: "I
represent the growing number of SABEW members who run their own
freelance businesses. I believe the economic downturn brings
opportunities for savvy business writers and editors. As a member of
the board, I will work to ensure that SABEW continues to provide ample
support, such as specialized training and networking opportunities, to
promote responsible, quality business journalism."
BIO: Maya Payne Smart is a freelance business journalist whose work has appeared in Black Enterprise, Black MBA, Crain’s Cleveland Business, GSA Business Journal and numerous trade and custom publications. She is also the author of a dozen how-to guides on topics ranging from franchising to cutting everyday expenses for Quamut.com. In 2008, Smart served on the Membership Services Committee that planned the freelance challenge teletraining call and joined the call’s panel of experts. She contributed to the launch of SABEW’s freelance initiative, connecting editors and freelancers. She also helped develop a freelancer skills track for the annual conference in Denver. Smart received a bachelor’s degree with honors in social studies from Harvard University in 2002 and a master’s degree in editorial journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in 2005. She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. |