Niketa Patel

@Niketa

CEO/Executive Director @ONA | Priors: @newmarkjschool @19thnews @Twitter 💙 @CNN @ABC @AJC & more

Atlanta, GA journalists.org Joined November 2008

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Niketa Patel @Niketa Mar 20, 2025

💫 I couldn’t be more thrilled to lead @ONA at such a crucial time in journalism. I 💜 ONA so much & it has strengthened my career journey in so many ways. So honored to serve our incredible community, alongside our stellar team & Board of Directors.

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Niketa Patel @Niketa Sep 23

🚨LAST CALL: Ticket sales close THIS THURSDAY/TOMORROW, 9/24 🚨

The 2026 Online Journalism Awards are almost here! Join us October 1 at City Winery, NYC as we celebrate the best in digital journalism. Grab tickets before it's too late! online-ne.ws/2026-OJA-celeb…

Niketa Patel @Niketa Sep 9

Exciting news! Award-winning digital journalist V Spehar from @underthedesknews will be this year's host of the Online Journalism Awards. Learn more about V Spehar and the 2026 OJAs. journalists.org/news/v-spehar-…

Niketa Patel @Niketa Sep 3

8 years ago, I was lucky enough to spend that day with @GloriaSteinem & @MarloThomas when I worked at Twitter. Rest in power to an absolute legend. Gloria was a force of nature & an inspiration to generations of women and journalists 🕯️😭💜

Niketa Patel @Niketa Aug 20, 2018

Such an honor to host @GloriaSteinem & @MarloThomas on my birthday today at @TwitterNYC for an inspiring #FreeToBeChat #LoveWhereYouWork

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Niketa Patel @Niketa Aug 19

Lesssss go! See you at the OJA Celebration in NYC on 10/1! 🥳

Online News Association @ONA Aug 19

🎉 BREAKING: Comedy Central’s @TheDailyShow has been named the 2026 ONA Impact Award winner! As the show marks 30 years of political satire & media accountability, the OJA Awards Celebration will honor its lasting impact and legacy on Oct 1 in NYC. 🏆 journalists.org/news/comedy-ce…

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