Joia Jefferson Nuri

Joia Jefferson Nuri has been an inspirational force in both media and corporate leadership since first shattering barriers as one of the first African-American women to serve as Technical Director for CBS Evening News and Face the Nation, later becoming one of NBC News’ first female engineers. After an award-winning career in journalism, she spent over a decade shaping human rights communications strategies for global icons like Harry Belafonte and Danny Glover, gaining firsthand insight into the power of storytelling to drive influence and change.

As the founder of In The Public Eye Coaching, she specializes in leadership development, helping individuals and organizations break through self-imposed limits and unlock their full potential. Joia hosts the critically acclaimed podcast, Unshackled Leadership: A Lantern for Black Women, which champions justice and amplifies often-overlooked voices and is now in its third season.