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➡️ The IRE Office will be closed on Monday, March 23, 2026, to mourn the passing of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes. The office will also close on Friday, March 27, to attend Fuentes' visitation. 

IRE Recognizes Legacy of Late Executive Director Diana Fuentes with Ring of Honor Nomination

IRE's Board of Directors voted Sunday, March 22, 2026, to nominate the organization’s late Executive Director, Diana R. Fuentes, for induction into its Ring of Honor.

IRE mourns the loss of Executive Director Diana R. Fuentes

It is with the heaviest hearts that the IRE Board and staff share the news that our executive director, Diana R. Fuentes, died unexpectedly today in Washington, D.C. As we process this loss, we invite you to join us in reflecting on the incredible impact she had on all of us, and on IRE.

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Submit your ideas for #NICAR22 and sign up for conference emails
September 2, 2021 | Comments Off on Submit your ideas for #NICAR22 and sign up for conference emails

We want to hear from you — let us know what you’d like to see at #NICAR22.

IRE hires former NAHJ executive director as director of partnerships
August 24, 2021 | Comments Off on IRE hires former NAHJ executive director as director of partnerships

Investigative Reporters and Editors is pleased to announce that veteran nonprofit executive Anna López is the new director of partnerships for the 6,000-member organization. 

Registration opens for October DBEI Symposium
August 4, 2021 | Comments Off on Registration opens for October DBEI Symposium

Registration is open for IRE’s DBEI Symposium, which will take place Oct. 21-23 with limited in-person attendance in Baltimore, Maryland, and unlimited attendance online.

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