Jessi Hollis McCarthy

Jessi Hollis McCarthy is the program specialist of MediaWise, Poynter’s digital media literacy project that teaches people of all ages how to spot misinformation online. In this capacity, she manages a variety of domestic and international media literacy programs.

Jessi has spent her career in museum and non-profit education. Previously at NewseumED, she was with the team that created and launched its media literacy curriculum. The core of her work has focused on expanding access to media literacy education and resources through virtual and in-person programs for audiences of all ages. Jessi has led media literacy education programs across 10 countries and four continents reaching students, educators, journalists and civil society leaders. She is the 2023 recipient of the Elizabeth Thoman Service Award from the National Association for Media Literacy Education.