Who we are
Inspired by two great muckraking journalists from history—Ida B. Wells and Ida Tarbell—Ida aims to return journalism to its roots as a force for good, speaking truth to power. To that end, Ida focuses on four key goals:
support public interest journalism and critical research that shines a light on the influence of polluting industries;
protect and expand the space for public debate, protest, and dissent;
empower journalists, storytellers, and communities to hold power to account;
promote transparency, justice, and equity in the information ecosystem;
BOARD
Amy Westervelt, Director is an award-winning investigative reporter and the founder and executive editor of Drilled.
Lindsay Crowder, Secretary-Treasurer is an impact producer who works to connect journalism with the communities and audiences who can most benefit from it.
Alleen Brown is an award-winning investigative reporter and co-founder of the Freelance Solidarity Project.
Frank Huisingh is a former diplomat and the founder of Fossil-Free Football, an organisation of football fans who pressure (international) football bodies and football clubs to kick out polluting sponsors and make (international) football more sustainable.
Martine Doppen is a labor organizer and climate campaigner in the Netherlands.
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