Willa Plank

Willa Plank is an accomplished journalist with a strong background in business news and a talent for data-driven storytelling.

With close to ten years at The Wall Street Journal, Willa's expertise shines, especially in her coverage of the stock market in Hong Kong. Prior to this role, she wrote captivating columns dissecting economic trends using numbers and visual aids.

Starting her journalism journey in local news, Willa's versatile reporting skills were honed as she covered stories in various towns in New Jersey, New York, and Maine.

Beyond reporting and editing, Willa has a passion for teaching, having shared her knowledge as an English as a Second Language instructor for both adults and children.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Newspaper Journalism and Psychology, with a minor in Political Science from Syracuse University, and a High School Diploma from Parsippany High School.

Throughout her career, Willa has contributed her talents to prestigious organizations such as The Wall Street Journal, Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, The Post-Standard, Hachette Filipacchi Media, and Daily Record, showcasing her commitment to quality journalism across various platforms.