Delece Smith-Barrow

Delece Smith-Barrow is a seasoned journalist with over a decade of experience in digital-first writing and editing. Her expertise lies in untangling the complexities of various institutions, particularly in academia, health care, and law. She has a deep interest in diversity and inclusion efforts across industries, and a knack for creative and nuanced exploration. She received her M.P.S. in Journalism from Georgetown University and her B.A. in Journalism from the University of Maryland College Park. She has worked as the Education Editor at POLITICO, Senior Editor at The Hechinger Report, Knight-Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan, and Reporter at U.S. News & World Report. She has also contributed to The Washington Post and Washingtonian Magazine. Additionally, Smith-Barrow served as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University where she shared her professional insights with aspiring journalists.