Kiran Chawla
Kiran Chawla is an investigative journalist whose reporting has exposed government misconduct and civil rights violations in Louisiana. Her investigations into abuses within the Baton Rouge Police Department prompted federal scrutiny and legal action, demonstrating the power of local journalism to hold public institutions accountable. Through independent reporting, Chawla has built a reputation for persistent […]
Trisha Sakhuja-Walia
Trisha Sakhuja-Walia is a journalist, editor, and media entrepreneur who helped build Brown Girl Magazine into one of the leading digital publications for South Asian women. Through essays, reporting, and cultural commentary, the platform created space for conversations on identity, immigration, career, and representation. Her editorial leadership helped amplify underrepresented voices while expanding the visibility […]
Asra Nomani
Asra Nomani is a journalist, author, and educator whose reporting has focused on terrorism, national security, and civil rights. She co-founded the Pearl Project at Georgetown University, an investigative initiative that reexamined the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. Through reporting and teaching, Nomani has championed investigative journalism as a tool for accountability while […]
Snigdha Sur
Snigdha Sur is an entrepreneur and media executive who founded The Juggernaut, a subscription-based publication dedicated to stories about the global South Asian diaspora. By investing in original reporting overlooked by mainstream outlets, she created a sustainable model for community-focused journalism. Her work demonstrated that diaspora audiences would support high-quality reporting centered on their own […]
Kavitha Surana
Kavitha Surana is an investigative journalist whose reporting has focused on reproductive rights, maternal health, and public policy in the United States. At ProPublica, she documented the human consequences of abortion restrictions through deeply reported investigations that earned the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. Her work has influenced national conversations on healthcare, accountability, and […]
Tasneem Raja
Tasneem Raja is a journalist, editor, and nonprofit media leader whose work has expanded the role of data journalism and community reporting. At Mother Jones, she helped build one of the first comprehensive databases tracking mass shootings in the United States, creating an essential reporting resource for journalists and researchers. She later co-founded The Tyler […]
Megha Rajagopalan
Megha Rajagopalan is an investigative journalist whose reporting has exposed human rights abuses through innovative investigative methods. At BuzzFeed News, she combined satellite imagery, data analysis, and on-the-ground reporting to document China’s detention of Uyghur Muslims, earning the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting. Her work demonstrated the power of investigative journalism to influence international awareness […]
Neil Bedi
Neil Bedi is an investigative journalist whose reporting on policing and criminal justice earned the Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. Working at the Tampa Bay Times, he produced deeply reported investigations that exposed systemic failures and strengthened public accountability. His work highlighted the enduring importance of local journalism in protecting communities and informing civic life […]
Sanghamitra Kalita
Sanghamitra Kalita is a journalist, editor, and media executive whose leadership has shaped some of America’s most respected newsrooms. As managing editor for editorial strategy at the Los Angeles Times, she helped oversee Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the San Bernardino mass shooting. Throughout her career, Kalita has championed innovative storytelling, newsroom diversity, and audience engagement, […]
Neela Banerjee
Neela Banerjee is an investigative journalist whose reporting has transformed public understanding of climate change and corporate accountability. As lead reporter on InsideClimate News’ ExxonKnew investigation, she helped reveal decades of internal research on global warming conducted by Exxon while the company publicly questioned climate science. Her work became a landmark in environmental journalism and […]