“Your hard work, including at night and weekends, allowed us to bring this project to fruition. Your fact checking was top notch. Your editorial suggestions were excellent. And your patience, and guidance, during recording sessions made Deja News better than we could have imagined.”

— Cory Gnazzo; Executive Producer, The Rachel Maddow Show

“She’s a slugger!”

— Rachel Maddow; The Rachel Maddow Show

“JP always went out of her way, as a PA and as a producer, to make sure that the people around her are supported in the ways that they need.”

— Kamilah Kashanie; Host, The StoryCorps Podcast

“A strong writer who quickly picked up the conversational and succinct style required for writing for the ear . . . demonstrated a firm grasp of what makes for news, consistently pitching well selected and original ideas. ”

— Sally Herships; Radio Program Director, Columbia Journalism School

“She likes to talk to people and that people like to talk to her—a highly important gift and talent . . . She is a strong reporter and a clear writer with some lovely and graceful turns.

— Mike Hoyt; Master’s Advisor, Columbia Journalism School

“She’s curious, upbeat, smart and has an irrepressible sense of humor . . . she wants her work to shine a light on underrepresented voices and her enthusiasm for that was contagious.”

— Jessica Bruder; Professor, Columbia Journalism School

“Janmaris has a wonderful outlook on the world and this profession . . . she is front and center to support and encourage, make us laugh and keep us thinking.”

— Elena Cabral; Faculty Advisor, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Columbia Journalism School

“She is quick to empathize and show compassion, capable of coaching members of her team, and talented at building and maintaining partnerships.”

— Tony Morales; Founder, Prepory Coaching Group