In this crash course on how to keep yourself safe both in the physical and virtual worlds, Corinne outlines the what, why, and how of this oft-overlooked yet crucial tool every storyteller should have in their kit. Sharing best practices, tips, tricks, and resources, Corinne provides a step-by-step guide on what you can do now to lessen vulnerabilities both out in the field and online, keeping your mental and emotional health centered in the process.

Corinne Chin is the director of news talent for recruitment at The Associated Press, working to build and mentor a competitive, diverse, and inclusive global newsroom. She is also a national Emmy Award-winning video journalist who draws from her experience reporting across the globe—from Mexico, Brazil, Kenya, and more—to offer trauma-informed safety and security training. Before joining the AP, Corinne was a senior video journalist at The Seattle Times where she started its diversity and inclusion task force, and a senior video producer for CNN's team covering gender inequality. Her work has been recognized by the National News and Documentary Emmys, National Edward R. Murrow Awards, Online News Association, National Press Photographers Association's Best of Photojournalism, Pictures of the Year International and more. Corinne is a graduate of Poynter’s Leadership Academies for Women and for Diversity, the Maynard 200, ASNE/NLA Emerging Leaders Institute, IWMF Next Gen Safety Trainers fellowship and Northwestern University’s Medill School (MSJ and BSJ). She is a co-director of AAJA Women and Non-Binary Voices and a past president of AAJA Seattle. Follow Corinne on Instagram @corinnechinstagram