The Society for News Design is in the middle of a membership drive and has asked some of its members to explain SND’s importance to them or their career. Today, we feature ….

Melissa Angle
Projects & Sunday Editor
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“I’ll never forget my first official SND conference. I was excited when I moved to the Orlando Sentinel because they’d just been announced as host for the 2006 SND annual workshop and conference. I was able to work behind the scenes with the talented crew to produce an overwhelming event that I’d previously only watched from the distant sidelines. I met professionals whose work I’d admired for years … and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I can’t even begin to sum up all I’ve learned and experienced through SND since. I’ve made professional and personal connections that have led to new mentors, new jobs, new inspiration and new friends.”

If you feel the same way about SND, please consider joining or renewing your membership today. It’s easy. Just follow this link: snd.org/join