This panel will be targeted at people who have always been interested in data journalism, but aren't sure how to get started. We will demystify the practice, and highlight ways people can get started ...
Jennifer LaFleur
Jennifer LaFleur is data editor at the Investigative Reporting Workshop.
Previously, she was a senior editor for Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting, where she managed a team of data journalists, investigative reporters and fellows. She also contributed to or edited dozens of major projects while at Reveal, including an investigation that was a 2018 Pulitzer finalist. She is the former director of computer-assisted reporting at ProPublica and has held similar roles at The Dallas Morning News and other newspapers. She was the first training director for Investigative Reporters and Editors and currently serves on IRE’s Board of Directors. She has won awards for coverage of disability, legal and open government issues. She has visited training rooms around the world, and in the process has taught thousands of journalists data and investigative skills.