Will Godfrey

Will Godfrey is the founding editor-in-chief of Filter magazine and the executive director of The Influence Foundation, the nonprofit organization behind Filter.1 With nearly two decades of experience as an editor and journalist in the fields of drug policy, human rights, and related areas, Godfrey has established himself as a prominent figure in advocacy journalism.13

Career Highlights

Filter Magazine:: Godfrey launched Filter in September 2018, based in New York City. The magazine's mission is to advocate for rational and compassionate approaches to drug use, drug policy, and human rights through journalism.1

Previous Ventures::

• Founder and editor-in-chief of The Influence, covering drug policy and related topics
• Founder and editor of Substance, another harm reduction-oriented news site
• Co-founder and editor of an award-winning print publication written by and for incarcerated people in London1

Education and Location

Godfrey attended the University of Nottingham and is currently based in New York.2

Professional Network

He has over 500 connections on LinkedIn, indicating a strong professional network in his field.2

Additional Roles and Interests

• Godfrey has been involved with the Global Forum on Nicotine in Warsaw, Poland, where Filter has been an official partner for several years.13
• He describes himself as a dad and a "Spurs sufferer" on his Twitter profile, suggesting personal interests beyond his professional life.4

Will Godfrey's work at Filter and his previous experiences demonstrate his commitment to advocating for progressive drug policies and human rights through journalism and nonprofit leadership.