Kari Lydersen is a staff writer at The Washington Post out of the Midwest bureau in Chicago. She also freelances for media including The Chicago Reader, In These Times, Swimming World and ColorLines magazine. She is the author of the book "Out of the Sea and Into the Fire: Latin American-US Immigration in the Global Age." She graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism in 1997.
Availability: 11am to 7pm most weekdays.
All sessions are by appointment only. If you're interested to meet with an Industry Expert, and have already registered with us, call 312.344.7280 to schedule an appointment. If not, complete the registration form and be sure to select the Industry Expert option. Easy.
Q: Whoa there. What are Industry Expert sessions again?
A: It's a service provided by the Portfolio Center that pairs students with working professionals in their field. An Industry Expert helps you understand what materials to put in a portfolio (and what to leave out), how to package and present your work, and how you'll know when it's ready for prime time.
