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Lauren Grandestaff
Resource Center Director at Investigative Reporters and Editors
Lauren Grandestaff is the Director of Content at Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE). In this role, she oversees the training and editorial teams and manages the programming for IRE's events, including its three major conferences.12 She is also responsible for managing the IRE Awards.1
Grandestaff has been with IRE since 2011.1 Her educational background includes:
- A bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on queer theory and social inequalities
- A master's degree in library science from the University of Missouri, focusing on inequitable access to information1
Her work at IRE involves coordinating and overseeing various aspects of the organization's content and training initiatives. This includes planning and executing educational programs, managing editorial content, and ensuring the successful execution of IRE's major events.2
Grandestaff's role is crucial in supporting IRE's mission to foster excellence in investigative journalism through education, resources, and networking opportunities for journalists worldwide.
