Classroom Crisis Journalism Simulation

I'm seeking experienced journalists to support a classroom simulation focused on public communication strategies during a public health emergency.

The Scenario
The simulation begins during an extreme heat event that is placing unusual strain on the regional electrical grid. The new, AI-ready data-center campus remains online, but nearby communities begin experiencing rolling outages. As conditions deteriorate, a residential district loses air conditioning, water pressure falls, local businesses lose refrigerated inventory, and a neighborhood health clinic begins transferring patients and temperature-sensitive medicines as its backup systems weaken. Several residents require treatment for heat-related illness. The facts are incomplete. It is unclear whether the data center, the regional utility, automated load-management systems, operating constraints, or a combination of factors contributed to the severity of the disruption. Nevertheless, a compelling public narrative spreads rapidly: “The data center stayed online while our community went dark.” Leaders must act before technical certainty is available.

Ideal Skills & Experience:
- Background in journalism or crisis communication
- Experience in educational program development
- Ability to ask pointed/challenging questions to develop the learning experience for participants
- Tech/Investigative background

Looking for journalists who can attend in person, from 11am to 2:30pm on Friday, October 2, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA