Jacki Schechner is an American communications strategist and media professional who began her career as a television reporter in Hagerstown, Maryland. In 2005, she joined 📝CNN as the first "Internet Correspondent" in cable news, contributing to coverage that earned both a Peabody Award and an Emmy Award. Following her tenure at CNN, she served as the National Communications Director for Health Care for America Now during the passage of the 📝Affordable Care Act (ACA). Her later career includes roles as a producer and correspondent for Current TV and a weekly contributor to SiriusXM Progress. Most recently, she served as the Editor-in-Chief for the Committee to Investigate Russia, a nonprofit organization focused on analyzing foreign interference in democratic processes.
I was introduced to Jacki by 📝Tzen Lai in November 2025.