An integral figure in visual journalism education, known for his insightful knowledge of photographic storytelling, innovative management ideas, and steadfast ethical thinking. He is the founder of Poynter's photojournalism program. Teaches in seminars and consults in areas of photojournalism, leadership, ethics, and diversity. Traveled to Russia, South Africa, Singapore, Jamaica, Denmark and Amsterdam preaching excellence in photojournalism. Irby recently served as a Pulitzer juror, lectured at World Press Photos buddy training program, has presented on the 2003 Flying Short Course, served a as photo manager at two Olympic Games, chaired the Unity '99 Visual Task Force and is Poynter's representative to the Best of Photojournalism Committee. Contributed as a photo editor to three Pulitzer Prize-winning projects while at Newsday; juror for the American Society of Newspaper Editor's Community Service Photojournalism Awards, the Society for News Design, Annual Pictures of the Year Competition, White House News Photographers' Competition, and the Scripps Howard National Journalism Awards; recipient of numerous NPPA awards including the 1999 Joseph Costa Award for outstanding initiative, leadership, and service in photojournalism, and the 2002 Presidents Award. As a leader and facilitator in the visual journalism arena, he is a frequent lecturer and author on photographic reporting issues.

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