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Broadcast Journalist

Renetta DuBose is an award-winning journalist hailing from the shores of Lake Michigan where her hometown, Gary, Indiana is located. The Butler University graduate (’06 Go Dawgs!) holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media Arts (Journalism) with a Public Relations minor. She also holds a Master’s degree from the prestigious Public Affairs Reporting program (Journalism) at the University of Illinois at Springfield (’07). For nearly 20 years, Renetta has evolved into an award-winning journalist, sought after communications expert with strong community leadership ties and a passionate health advocate, focusing on women’s health, reproductive and maternal health justice and HIV and AIDS awareness and prevention. Renetta has reported in Illinois as a Statehouse reporter for the ABC affiliate in Springfield and worked for CBS, PBS and ABC affiliates as an anchor, reporter, producer and videographer. In the past two decades, she he has hit the ground running as a compassionate yet tough as nails reporter, getting to the bottom of the story with accuracy and fairness. She has a special skill set for investigative reporting, which earned her Media General’s Excellence in Investigative Journalism award in 2016. She was also nominated for an Indiana Broadcasters Association award for Best Breaking News story. In 2021, Renetta launched her most recent passion project, curating stories about the murdered and missing. She created WJBF NewsChannel 6’s Cold Case Project, an monthly series taking deep dives into cases many never heard of or somehow forgot. The goal was to help families and law enforcement find what they need to get justice and close those cases. Renetta’s work aided in many family’s being able to tell their loved one’s stories, spread their cases through podcasts and billboards and come face to face with law enforcement and organizations helping cold case families through an annual brunch she started. Her thorough story telling helped in the efforts to identify the Jenkins County, Georgia Jane Doe. Renetta’s expansive resume includes being a seasoned international communications expert and dedicated health advocate with a robust portfolio of work that spans across the globe. With a deep-seated passion for public health and effective communication, she has made significant contributions in various capacities, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project. As a pivotal member of the Patient Advocacy Board for PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association, Renetta has championed the cause of women’s health, raising awareness and advocating research, funding and better healthcare policies and practices for those affected by PCOS. Her work with other volunteers, most profoundly on Capitol Hill during PCOS Advocacy Days, has been instrumental in driving change and fostering a supportive community for patients. In addition, Renetta serves on the Positively Augusta for HIV and AIDS Awareness and Prevention Board. She plays a crucial role in the strategic planning that leads to ensuring that those affected by HIV and AIDS receive the support and resources they need. Renetta leads the effort each year to help in reducing stigma and enhancing public understanding through the Sandra E. Wimberly Education Is Prevention HIV and AIDS Virtual Essay Grant, a passion project she helped start in 2019. To her credit, Renetta helped in expanding the organization’s diversity efforts through her DEI consulting. Renetta is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she spent countless years as a mentor to high school students and The Augusta (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, where she has taken on various leadership roles. Her work has to led numerous initiatives aimed at improving social and health outcomes, with live radio talks about law enforcement and the community and dismantling the opioid crisis. Other programs help with foster educational opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for individuals both locally and nationally. Outside of work and civic duties, Renetta enjoys spending time with her family, taking walks on trails and enjoying suspense movies and shows. She loves serving the Lord in her community and baking. Renetta’s work is a testament to the power of communication in advancing health and well-being around the world, through accuracy, advocacy and transparency in hopes of helping people to live more equitable lives.

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