Marla Jones Newman 

Marla Jones Newman is the VP, People and Culture of The Center of Investigative Reporting which produces Mother Jones, Reveal radio show and podcast, and CIR Studios. She is an alumni of the Maynard 200 Executive Leaders training program, Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders at Stanford University, and the CUNY Nonprofit News Business program. 

Marla has over 20 years of HR experience in employing best human capital practices to attract and retain talent. She has created and implemented Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive, and Belonging initiatives throughout her career. As her organization’s benefits administrator, she ensures her organization provides mental health resources. She also created and executed training for managers on how to identify burnout and what can be done to mitigate it. Marla has spoken at various journalism conferences regarding mental health in the workplace and what organizations can do. She is a fierce advocate in removing the stigma of mental health issues in the workplace.

Marla currently serves on the board of directors Girls, Inc of Metro Denver,  Colorado Public Radio, and is a member of  the Colorado Council of Workforce Development Council.