“Meaningful journalism that educates, enlightens and inspires to affect positive change in our society has been my passion for nearly 20 years as a Hawaii news reporter, Consillio said. It has been a privilege and blessing to serve the community I love.”
i think i see the problem: there’s nothing in that statement about actual news reporting ...
“enlightens and inspires to affect positive change in our society”
Effect, not affect, you idiot.