Kenny
Irby is an integral figure in visual journalism education. Known
for his insightful knowledge of photographic storytelling, innovative
management
ideas, and steadfast ethical thinking. He is the founder of Poynter's photojournalism program. Teaches in seminars and consults in areas of photojournalism, leadership, ethics, and diversity. Traveled to Russia, South Africa, Singapore, Jamacia and Denmark preaching excellence in photojournalism. Chaired Unity '99 Visual Task Force; Poynter's representative to the Best of Photojournalism Committee. Contributed as a photo editor to three Pulitzer Prize-winning projects while at Newsday; juror for the Society for News Design, Annual Pictures of the Year Competition, White House News Photographers' Competition, and ASNE Community Service Photojournalism Award; recipientof numerous NPPA awards including the 1999 Joseph Costa Award for outstanding initiative, leadership, and service in photojournalism, and the 2002 Presidents Award. Photographer and deputy director of photography, Newsday, Inc.; photographer and assistant photo editor, The Oakland Press. B.S., photojournalism, Boston University; Multicultural Management Fellow, University of Missouri.
ideas, and steadfast ethical thinking. He is the founder of Poynter's photojournalism program. Teaches in seminars and consults in areas of photojournalism, leadership, ethics, and diversity. Traveled to Russia, South Africa, Singapore, Jamacia and Denmark preaching excellence in photojournalism. Chaired Unity '99 Visual Task Force; Poynter's representative to the Best of Photojournalism Committee. Contributed as a photo editor to three Pulitzer Prize-winning projects while at Newsday; juror for the Society for News Design, Annual Pictures of the Year Competition, White House News Photographers' Competition, and ASNE Community Service Photojournalism Award; recipientof numerous NPPA awards including the 1999 Joseph Costa Award for outstanding initiative, leadership, and service in photojournalism, and the 2002 Presidents Award. Photographer and deputy director of photography, Newsday, Inc.; photographer and assistant photo editor, The Oakland Press. B.S., photojournalism, Boston University; Multicultural Management Fellow, University of Missouri.
