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E’jaaz Mason is a Lecturer in the Earth Systems Program at Stanford University, where he teaches courses focused on community-engaged multimedia environmental storytelling. He is a co-founder of Lede New Orleans, a nonprofit organization that enhances community engagement through media production training for young adults. As a filmmaker and educator, Mason has been recognized for his contributions to youth education, notably through his work in establishing an award-winning film program at New Orleans Charter Math & Science High School. His experience also includes directing documentaries such as 'Katrina Babies' and producing 'River'. Mason has been involved in various projects that explore the cultural significance of Black women in New Orleans and the environmental challenges faced by residents in the Bayview Hunter's Point neighborhood of San Francisco. Currently, he is a member of the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship at Stanford for the 2023-2024 term. Through his teaching and film projects, Mason continues to influence the intersection of education and storytelling.
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