Posts by Cody Winchester
Sign up for the IRE 2026 mentor program
Sign up for the IRE 2026 mentor program Applications are now open for the mentorship program at IRE 2026 in National Harbor. If you’re joining us for the conference, you can fill out this form to sign up as a mentor or mentee. IRE will match mentors with mentees and arrange for them to meet…
Read MoreConference resources available again
Conference resources available again Tipsheets, slides, session recordings and other resources from recent IRE & NICAR conferences are available again at this link. Logged-in members can browse this list of resources, which is a temporary fix while we finalize the import functionality of the new IRE Resource Center. ⚠️ Note: You must be a logged-in,…
Read MoreIRE Recognizes Legacy of Late Executive Director Diana Fuentes with Ring of Honor Nomination
IRE Recognizes Legacy of Late Executive Director Diana Fuentes with Ring of Honor Nomination March 22, 2026 — Investigative Reporters and Editors’ Board of Directors voted Sunday to nominate the organization’s late Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes for induction into its Ring of Honor. Fuentes was completing her fifth year as the leader of IRE…
Read MoreIRE mourns the loss of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes
IRE mourns the loss of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes March 20, 2026 — A message from IRE Board President Josh Hinkle: Dear IRE members and the broader journalism community, I’m reaching out on behalf of IRE’s Board and staff with a heavy heart. I’m so sorry to share the news that our executive director,…
Read MoreIt’s time for the NICAR 2026 T-shirt contest!
It’s time for the NICAR 2026 T-shirt contest! Earn bragging rights and help raise money for future training events by participating in the NICAR 2026 Conference T-shirt contest! Submit your best T-shirt ideas that celebrate data and data journalism. There are only a few guidelines: It must be work-appropriate. There are no restrictions on colors,…
Read MoreHere’s your NICAR23 Lightning Talks lineup
The results are in! Check out the lineup for Lightning Talks at the #NICAR23 conference in Nashville, March 2-5.
Read MoreWelcome to the new IRE member directory
Current IRE members can now use a directory of fellow members that makes it easier to connect with friends and colleagues across the organization. The directory is visible only to current IRE members who are logged into their website account. The searchable directory includes each active member’s name, affiliation, location (city, state, country) and email…
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