Ashley Kirk is an experienced visual journalist with a passion for storytelling through data-driven reporting. She is currently the Visual Projects Editor at The Guardian, where she leads the production of visually compelling news stories. Ashley has also worked as a Senior Data Journalist at The Telegraph, producing articles that utilize both statistics and visual aids to convey complex ideas. With a Master's Degree in Interactive Journalism from City University London and a Bachelor's Degree in English from The University of Birmingham, Ashley is also a Visiting Lecturer in data and visual journalism at City University London. Her expertise lies in statistical analysis, visual storytelling, and data-driven reporting, and she has been published in City AM, The Independent, and The Telegraph.