Chief Executive Officer & Publisher

GLG Social Impact Fellow, Women-run Workplace of the Year, Inc. Magazine Best Places to Work, Social Entrepreneur in Residence at Stanford University, Distinguished Young Alumni of New York University, Ashoka Fellow, Society of Professional Journalists' Journalism Innovation Prize; the Grinnell College Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize; the Jefferson Award for Public Service; the Ida B. Wells Award for Bravery in Journalism

I lead all business and development operations at Global Press and serve as the publisher of Global Press Journal, our mutlilingual, award-winning publication. Since founding Global Press 15 years ago, I have also created the industry-leading Duty of Care program for local journalists in challenging global markets using a holistic combination of physical, emotional, digital and legal security. I built the Global Press Wellness Network to support the mental health needs of our local journalists across the world. I am also the lead author of the Global Press Style Guide, which exists to promote dignity and precision in international journalism.

Master of Science in Journalism - New York University; Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Loyola Marymount University

Village Voice Media, Freelance journalist; California State University, San Francisco State University

Chief Operating Officer

2021 Book Chapter in "Kamala Harris and The Rise of Indian Americans"; 2020 American Express Next Generation Finalist; 2019 -2021 Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Mentor; 2018 Author of the study "The Bottom Up Media Revolution"; 2015 Boehm Media Fellow

I lead global operations across each Global Press brand, spearheads the global expansion strategy to build new bureaus, and develops new partnership strategies to bolster the organization’s reach and long-term sustainability.

Master of Science in Media, Communications, Development - London School of Economics; Bachelor of Arts - Carleton University

Ashoka: Innovators for the Public; Canadian International Development Agency; Media for Development Ltd

Creative Director

2019 Boehm Media Fellow; 2009 Poynter Fellow; multiple gold medals from the Society for News Design

I bring beauty to the Global Press brand, leading all aspects of visual identity and user experience to ensure readers are able to see the world differently.

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism - Indiana University

Washington Post; Minneapolis Star Tribune; Omaha World-Herald

Editor-in-Chief

2021 Poynter Leadership Academy for Women in Media; Member of Global Press editorial team named 2020 Media Heroes of the Year at the Stevie Awards, Published pieces for The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, the Journal of Asian American Studies, BBC and other major outlets

I lead Global Press Journal, working with dozens of reporters and editors around the world to produce accurate, consequential journalism.

Master of Journalism - University of California, Berkeley; Bachelor of Arts in English and History - Goshen College

Los Angeles Times; The Boston Globe; Politico

Standards Editor

Member of Global Press editorial team named 2020 Media Heroes of the Year at the Stevie Awards, 2007-2008 Research Assistant for A Journal for Jordan (releasing as a movie on December 10, 2021); 2007 Mentor, The New York Times Student Journalism Institute

I manage the Global Press Accuracy Network and ensure all Global Press Journal stories are conceptually strong and properly sourced.

Bachelor of Science in Journalism - Florida International University; Certification in Translation Studies - Florida International University

New York Times; Associated Press

Editor

2003-2004 Fulbright Fellowship (Berlin, Germany)

I collaborate with reporters around the globe to develop pitches and edit articles.

Bachelor of Arts in History - Columbia University

Type Investigations; The New Republic; HuffPost

Editor

Member of Global Press editorial team named 2020 Media Heroes of the Year at the Stevie Awards, 2002 Paul Hansell Distinguished Journalism Award as Florida’s best newspaper reporter; 1999 International Reporting Award from the National Association of Black Journalists for Africa coverage; 1997 InterAction Award for Humanitarian Reporting; four-time Pulitzer Prize juror

I coach – and collaborate with – reporters and editors to help them craft stories that are smart, illuminating and engaging.

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Duke University

Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications; Poynter Institute for Media Studies; The Washington Post

Business Development Associate

2020 Young Environmental Journalists' BA thesis on The Effects of Climate Change

I foster partnerships and earned-revenue opportunities to advance brand awareness and the mission of Global Press.

Master of Science in Global Studies and International Relations - Northeastern University; Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Environmental Policy - Fordham University

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality; The United Nations Population Fund; The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Editor

Adjunct Journalism Professor, University of Southern California; Online News Association Women's Leadership Accelerator Mentor; 2004 John S. Knight Journalism Fellow, Stanford University

I edit Global Press Journal stories from around the world.

Master of Journalism - University of California, Berkeley; Bachelor of Arts in Philosoph - St Johns College

Reuters; NBC; Los Angeles Times

Assistant Photo Editor

Member of Global Press editorial team named 2020 Media Hero of the Year at the Stevie Awards, 2019-2020 Korean Government Global Internship Program (WEST) Participant; 2018 Photography Assistant Volunteer, PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics

I archive all Global Press Journal photos and correspond with the Senior Photo Editor and reporters in order to publish stories and feature photos.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism - Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (In Progress)

Began her professional career at Global Press Journal as a photo intern.

Graphics Editor

Multiple gold and silver medals from the Society for News Design

I create strong visuals to draw readers into Global Press Journal stories.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Painting - University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Omaha World-Herald; Arkansas Democrat-Gazette; The Lincoln Journal Star

Researcher

Member of Global Press editorial team named 2020 Media Hero of the Year at the Stevie Awards, Contributed research to three award-winning Global Press Journal articles; 2019 open-source research training by Bellingcat; 2015 Passed the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Service Officer Test (2015)

I sift through and decipher open-source research to answer the hard questions, track ongoing trends and to add accurate and compelling information to Global Press Journal stories.

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science - Western Washington University

Bridge International Academies; Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund

Editor

2021 & 2018 long-listed for One World Media Award; Merit as part of an Agence France-Presse team from Human Rights Press Awards; 2009 The Guardian's International Development Journalism Award

I edit stories and provide feedback to Global Press Journal reporters around the globe.

Master of Science in Social Anthropology - University of Oxford; Bachelor of Science in Medical Anthropology and Basic Medical Sciences - University College London (UCL)

BBC; Agence France-Presse (AFP); The Indian Express

Web Editor

Member, Kappa Tau Alpha; Member, National Honor Society in Journalism

I conceptualize and manage engaging content on all affiliated social media accounts.

Master of Arts in Journalism, Minor in International Development - University of Missouri; Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Editorial News - University of Missouri

International Center for Journalists; Wilson Center; Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Illinois

Senior Photo Editor

Adjunct lecturer in photojournalism at the University of Florida

I ensure impactful and representative photos are included with every story from Global Press Journal.

Master of Arts in Media, Communication & Development - London School of Economics; Bachelor of Arts in Visual Media - American University

Independent Photojournalist - New York Times; Wall Street Journal; Washington Post

Editor

2018 Olive B O'Connor Fellowship; 2018 Black Warrior Review Writing Prize; 2017 Queen Mary Wasafiri Writing Prize; 2014 Miles Morland Writing Scholarship

I edit stories for Global Press Journal reporters, producing accurate and ethical news.

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing - University of Oregon; Bachelor of Education in English and Literature - Kenyatta University

Colgate University; Network for Empowered Aid Response; Storylab Limited

Editor

2016 Critical Language Scholarship Recipient; 2016 Student of the Year, Member of the Society of Professional Journalists chapter at Columbia Journalism School

I edit stories alongside Global Press Journal's amazing reporters.

Master of Science in Journalism - Columbia University; Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies - Barnard College of Columbia University

AL DÍA News; Asociación SERES

Editor

2021-Present: Vice President, Board of Governors, American Embassy School (India); 2017-2020: Chair, Managing Board, Religion News Service; 2016-2021: Executive Committee, Emerald City Toastmasters; 2018: Contestant on "Jeopardy!"

I edit Global Press Journal's stories to ensure they are compelling and newsworthy.

Master of Science in Journalism - Columbia University; Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Cornell University

Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy at Ashoka University; Days for Girls International; Reuters

Program Manager

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I lead global expansion operations and support global partnership building.

Master of Arts in Global Communication - George Washington University; Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs - George Washington University

Thomson Reuters Court Express; National Museum for American History; Genesis: Sarajevo

Editor

2009 The People’s Voice Award, Webby Awards; 2008 Best of the Twin Cities, Best Journalist, Minnesota Monthly; 2007, Mark of Excellence Award, Society of Professional Journalists

I work with Global Press Journal reporters – from pitching to editing – to ensure publication of high-quality journalism.

Master of Journalism - University of California, Berkeley; Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication - California State University, Hayward

Mshale News; KALW 91.7 FM; PBS Frontline/WORLD

Development Associate

2019-2020 Princeton in Africa Fellow; 2018 American Foreign Service Association Scholarship; 2017 American University Abroad Semester Grant (Nairobi, Kenya)

I support Global Press development efforts to maximize brand and growth opportunities.

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations - American University

Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative; DAI; Search for Common Ground

Editor

2020 The Best American Travel Writing; 2017 New York University's Reporting Award; Sigma Delta Chi Award; National Headliner Award; honors from the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the Education Writers Association, the Religion Newswriters Association and the Society for Features Journalism

Editor

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - University of Toledo

Los Angeles Times

Global Operations Administrator

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I build and coordinate systems to support global HR, finance, and operations for our reporters, Global Press Accuracy Network staff, and HQ team.

Master of Arts in Learning, Design and Technology - Georgetown University; Master of Library Science - University of Maryland; Bachelor of Arts in Classical Languages and Literatures - University of Maryland

Bringing Theory to Practice

Training Manager

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I oversee professional development programs for reporters and am the lead creator of the Global Press Institute virtual learning platform.

General Certificate of Education (Sri Lankan Advanced Level) - Visakha Vidyalaya

TVE Asia Pacific; The Sunday Times Newspaper; The Island Newspaper