Father, Husband, Executive Editor @HowardCenterASU @thebeamhq at @Cronkite_ASU. 3x Peabody winner, Homebrewer, MBA
Washington D.C.
Joined March 2009
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ICYMI: Here is the official @Cronkite_ASU announcement of the two national Murrow Awards for the @HowardCenterASU
news.asu.edu/b/20260817-cron…
Thrilled to share our teams won TWO National Murrow awards including for a project on climate change in Alaska and another that prompted the Secretary of Transportation to completely revamp how railroad bridges in the U.S. are inspected, as reported here: cnsmaryland.org/2025/09/12/d…
This wonderful, long sought after diploma arrived in the mail today. Two words printed on it — “with distinction” — are an achievement I’m particularly proud of. They reflect my graduation with a 4.0 gpa and an MBA from @WPCareySchool and @ASU
Our latest from @TheBeamHQ - Press Record Press Delete. Our investigative team probed transparency records of 200+ schools boards in Arizona. Some are deleting recordings in apparent violation of Arizona law. thebeam.org/arizona-school-b…
Two years ago I committed to something hard & today I graduate. The @WPCareySchool Executive MBA transformed how I think about the future while surrounding me with new, inspiring friends for life.
The best part? It’s just getting started.
#ExecutiveMBA #ASU #WPCarey #ClassOf2026
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After the unexpected loss of our executive director, Diana Fuentes, we’re searching for the executive director to help guide IRE into its next chapter.
Please apply, share the job post or send us recommendations: bit.ly/3P1wMU5
ALT A recruitment poster from Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) with the heading "We're Hiring" for the position of Executive Director. It lists responsibilities: overseeing the evolution of IRE, managing staff and volunteers, handling financial matters, including IRE’s budget and endowment, raising funds, and reporting to a board of directors. A call to action reads, "Learn more and apply at ire.org.
Congratulations to @George_Headley7 and @jamielmontoya for publishing this incredibly important story about the risks of cosmic radiation to military aviators. @HowardCenterASU @https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/howardcenter/exposed/stories/military-aviators.html
Truly- this is a remarkable moment of growth for us, and we hope our industry. This week, @TheBeamHQ moved into its new hq a couple blocks from @Cronkite_ASU. These are top tier @HowardCenterASU investigators
bringing an accountability newsroom to life. Proud to be a part.
Congratulations to my friend Kristin Gilger- Emerita Professor of @Cronkite_ASU (who served in leadership roles across the school for many years) for her lifetime service award from @ArizonaMedia !
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“The Board is committed to ensuring stability and continuity during this difficult time,” said @IRE_NICAR Board President Josh Hinkle. “We are grateful to Lauren & Francisco for stepping into these roles and helping guide IRE forward while we honor Diana’s extraordinary legacy.”
The journalism community is mourning a profound loss.
Following the passing of Diana R. Fuentes, Investigative Reporters and Editors has appointed Lauren Grandestaff as interim executive director and Francisco Vara-Orta as interim deputy executive director.
IRE will honor Fuentes with a Ring of Honor induction and a training fund in her name to support future journalists.
Her legacy will continue to shape the field for years to come.
Read more: bit.ly/4bLSiDw
ALT "Composite image featuring two individuals with the logo of Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) above them. The person on the left is wearing a green top and a floral scarf, while the person on the right is in a suit with a striped tie. Both are photographed against a blue background."
With deep sadness, I am so sorry to share news of the passing of @IRE_NICAR executive director, @ddfonline . I worked especially closely on our budget and finances with her for many years. She fought, hard- for our investigative community and IRE staff. May she rest in peace.
With deep sadness, I am so sorry to share news of the passing of @IRE_NICAR executive director, @ddfonline . I worked especially closely on our budget and finances with her for many years. She fought, hard- for our investigative community and IRE staff. May she rest in peace.
When police moonlight, who is watching? Inside a @CBSNews and @HowardCenterASU investigation - with large parts led by our students. news.asu.edu/20260206-law-jo…
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Scholarships still available! Are you seeking to deepen your investigative reporting or editing skills? Then join us starting Monday, Jan. 12, for the next round of our online Investigative Editing professional certificate program.Apply for a scholarship: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
CBS News, ASU Howard Center partner on investigation into police 'moonlighting' -- so proud of the students who workd on this story and our incredible partners at @CBSNews . news.asu.edu/20260107-law-jo…
On giving Tuesday, consider a gift to @IRE_NICAR - which is training investigative reporters to take on the challenges of our time-- and needs you as a partner! ire.org/donate/
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Congratulations to @HowardCenterASU alum Sam Ellefson - a current Roy W. Howard fellow at @ICIJorg , for having a byline in the @nytimes on this investigation into the Crypto Industry's 'Dirty Money'. @ScrippsHowardFd nytimes.com/2025/11/17/techn…
If you would like to live in a world where high-quality, hard-hitting investigative journalism thrives, please consider donating to @IRE_NICAR. fundraise.givesmart.com/form…
Watchdog journalism is vital to a healthy democracy. Join me in supporting @IRE_NICAR so they can continue providing training, resources and mentorship. Your contributions support conferences and fellowships for nearly 5,000 journalists worldwide. ire.org/donate/
So proud of all who helped @IRE_NICAR raise $1.5m. As Treasurer I led the Board’s work to prepare for this by reshaping IRE’s investment strategy to increase diversification & maximize our endowment’s inflation adjusted long-term value. ire.org/ire-50th-anniversary…