Jenny Romano
2025-2026 Obama Foundation Europe Leader

Co-Founder and CEO, The Newsroom
Portugal
Jenny Romano is the CEO of The Newsroom, a technology company where transparent AI meets journalism—helping newsrooms streamline research while creating clear provenance trails to combat misinformation. Jenny’s leadership has led to successful collaborations with major European broadcasters and media organizations, integrating transparent AI solutions into their newsrooms.
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