The Media Academy Iraq’s Board of Advisers, made up of nine Iraqi media executives and professionals, provides support and advice to the Academy. The members are chosen for their expertise and experience in all relevant fields of the media industry. The composition of the Board also reflects the broad variety of media in Iraq. The board meets twice a year in order to give advice and guidance on general questions concerning the development of the Academy.

Ziad Al-Ajili, Executive Director of JFO (Journalistic Freedoms Observatory)

Zuhair Al-Jazairi, Editor in Chief of Aswat Al Iraq

Emad Al-Khafaji, Chairman of the Committee for Public Freedom

Salah Al-Ameedi, Programs Manager (Anwar 2 Satellite Channel)

Asos Hardi, General Manager of Awena Newspaper 

Kurda Hassan, CEO  Nawa Radio

Tahseen Al-Saeedi, Manager of Shia Shrines (Shia Endowment)

Jawad Qadir, Editor in Chief Hawler Newspaper

Haider Saeed, Political Analyser