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I’m running for re-election to the board of Investigative Reporters & Editors because I want to continue my work to defend ambitious American journalism during a pivotal and urgent moment for our industry.
For decades, newsrooms all across the country have been in crisis, losing precious resources or shuttering altogether at an alarming pace. Now, efforts by the government seek to further diminish our role, presenting the latest existential threat to confront democracy.
During my time on IRE’s Board of Directors, I have sought to find ways to help our members find the training and the tools to adapt to jobs that have required many to do more with less by serving on panels and assisting the IRE employees who make our educational offerings possible. I have been quick to adapt to the changing needs of our members by listening to — and taking action on — anxiety from LGBTQ and non-white journalists who are navigating exceedingly hostile news gathering environments.
I have helped my colleague Kate Howard lead the important work of creating a group to support press freedom and safety for our members at this moment of rising threats. Our efforts have secured a partnership with DeleteMe, a service that works to remove personal data online. The company has provided a 50 percent discount code for renewing members, giving them an opportunity to take advantage of a service that might otherwise be too costly, especially for journalists at smaller newspapers.
Before joining The New York Times three years ago, I was a reporter at five local newspapers across the country where I felt the need for this kind of support. I would like to continue my efforts to expand our offerings for members while continuing to make IRE feel like a more inclusive space for people from all backgrounds. Otherwise, the organization risks its relevance in a rapidly diversifying society.
My time with IRE began in earnest seven years ago, when I received a scholarship to attend a data reporting bootcamp in Missouri. Trainers there gave me the confidence to work with large data sets and to pursue investigative journalism more tenaciously. Every year, IRE makes me a more aggressive reporter, a deeper thinker and a stronger writer. I owe my best work to the trainers and members who have taught me and inspired me over the course of my career, and now I want to help other journalists reap the same benefits that I have enjoyed.
I have given back not only by being on the IRE Board, but also by serving as a mentor for the yearlong Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship and by chairing the group’s Audit Committee.
Thank you for considering voting for me.
Kate Howard, Reveal: I’m thrilled to nominate Ana Ley for a second term on the IRE board of directors. Ana is a serious and thoughtful steward of IRE’s resources and mission, and we have all benefited from her steadfast leadership over the past two years. Ana is never afraid to speak up and speak her mind, especially when it comes to ensuring we are serving underrepresented and marginalized communities. I also feel confident in her oversight as chair of the audit committee. She’s also been a valued partner in our urgent work to support press freedom and safety for our members at this moment of increased threats. I hope you’ll join me in supporting Ana’s candidacy.Â
Alejandra Cancino, Injustice Watch and current IRE Board member: I’m thrilled to nominate Ana Ley for a second term on the IRE board of directors. Since joining the board last year, I quickly learned of her commitment to diversity and efforts to ensure IRE is serving members from underrepresented and marginalized communities. Ana is a serious and thoughtful steward of IRE's resources and mission and was among the first to raise their hand to help IRE navigate the rising threats to press freedom. Ana represents a strong contingency of IRE members — daily reporters with crushing deadlines and a passion for quick-hit investigations. She is not afraid to speak up for the needs of members like her and we are lucky she is again raising her hand to help steer IRE into the future. I hope you’ll join me in supporting Ana’s candidacy.
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