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Learn More About Janine Zacharia

Janine Zacharia is a Stanford University Department of Communication lecturer as well as an executive coach, moderator and author. When top leaders such as those in Silicon Valley need to ensure effective communication both within their organization and to the public, they turn to Janine for practical, honest guidance. Through her compelling storytelling strategies, a skill expertly honed through a prominent, global career as a journalist for high-profile outlets like the Washington Post, Bloomberg News and more, Janine helps leaders become influential and inspiring.

In executive education arrangements and development sessions for high-potential junior managers, she consults on how and when leaders should talk to the press and how to deliver the right message, especially during highly consequential events like product launches and crises. An adept, unbiased moderator – particularly important when presenting hot-button issues like the rise of AI, misinformation and global affairs – Janine can expertly present panel discussions as well as train company representatives for interviews.

With accessible storytelling playing a greater role than ever in differentiating a company’s offerings, mission and internal culture, Janine’s blueprints for effective communication empower organizations and executives alike to be seen as true leaders now and in the future.

During her highly-regarded foreign affairs reporting career focused on Israel and the Middle East, Janine held several top jobs including Jerusalem Bureau Chief and Middle East Correspondent for the Washington Post, State Department Correspondent for Bloomberg News and Washington Bureau Chief for the Jerusalem Post. Her work took her beyond the Middle East as well to more than 40 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America including investigative assignments on her own as well as on diplomatic trips with U.S. President George W. Bush, Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton, former Central Command Commander William Fallon and others. She became a regular television and radio commentator on Middle Eastern affairs and continues to speak on air and to groups on the unfolding turmoil in the region.

Janine writes regularly about foreign affairs for The San Francisco Chronicle, Slate.com and other news outlets, and is a radio and TV commentator who frequently appears on MSNBC, CNN, the BBC and other networks.

Janine Zacharia is available to advise your organization via virtual and in-person consulting meetings, interactive workshops and customized keynotes through the exclusive representation of Stern Speakers & Advisors, a division of Stern Strategy Group®.

Janine Zacharia was last modified: February 6th, 2025 by Whitney Jennings

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“Janine is an extremely skilled interviewer. Her questions drew out the most interesting and important information from our panelists. The audience was attentive throughout the program because Janine kept the conversation moving and relevant.”

Diane Demée-Benoit, Consulting Coordinator, Marin Conversations, The Commonwealth Club of California