The Journal of Media Literacy editorial oversight is managed by the Executive Board of the International Council for Media Literacy with guidance from the governing board and the Advisory Council members.
President
Belinha De Abreu, Ph.D.
Belinha is a global media literacy educator. She served as an International Expert to the Forum on Media & Information Literacy for UNESCO’s Communication & Information Section. Her research interests include media and information literacy education, educational technology, global perspectives, critical thinking, privacy & big data, young adults, and teacher training. Dr. De Abreu is the founder of the International Media Literacy Research Symposium which has been held in the USA and Portugal and the World Media Literacy Forum. Her work has been featured in Cable in the Classroom, Civic Media Project, and various other publications. She is the author of multiple books.
For more information: www.belinhadeabreu.com and follow @belmedia.
Vice President
Rebekah Willett
Dr Rebekah Willett is an Associate Professor in the Information School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States. She has conducted research on children’s media cultures, focusing on issues of play, literacy, identity, and learning. Her publications include work on makerspaces, playground games, amateur camcorder cultures, families’ screen media practices, and children’s story writing. She has published in journals in the fields of education, childhood studies, media studies, and library and information science. In addition, she has co-authored and/or edited five books and contributed to numerous edited books and encyclopedia projects.
For more information: https://rebekahwillett.wordpress.com/
Treasurer
Kate Vannoy Ph.D.
Katherine Vannoy’s work is grounded in her belief that all students can learn. With the wealth of tools and resources available today high quality learning begins with media literacy. She has been studying and analyzing media literacy for over 20 years while working with students in public schools. Her practice has been building online, alternative education, restorative assessment, differentiated, and personalized learning experiences to help empower students.
Secretary
Safa Sadeddine
Safa Sadeddine is a medical doctor, trainer, and media and digital literacy educator. With a background in medical school and a passion for storytelling, she has utilized her skills to raise awareness about important health issues using digital platforms.
After serving as an Agenda Manager and Coordinator for the Algerian Media Literacy Camp, she dedicated herself to empowering youth with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate today’s complex media landscape.
Safa completed a 1-year fellowship with IREX, including a 4-month internship at the International Council for Media Literacy, where she gained valuable experience and insight into the world of media literacy. Safa now continues to serve as Board secretary since January 2023 for the IC4ML, looking for creative ways to bridge academia to action.
Executive Director & Past President
Karen Ambrosh
Karen taught middle and high school English, Media, and Communication courses in Milwaukee Public Schools for 23 years. Currently, she is the Contemporary Instructional Media and Technology Specialist for Greenfield Public Schools, bridging media and information literacy with technology education to help students become proficient communicators, problem-solvers, creators, and collaborators in a global society.
Current Issues
- Media and Information Literacy: Enriching the Teacher/Librarian Dialogue
- The International Media Literacy Research Symposium
- The Human-Algorithmic Question: A Media Literacy Education Exploration
- Education as Storytelling and the Implications for Media Literacy
- Ecomedia Literacy