Ashley Balcerzak is a fellow from American University, where she is currently working on her master’s degree in journalism and public affairs. Before joining the Center, Ashley wrote for Atlantic Media Strategies, the digital consultancy of the Atlantic, Men’s Health and The Huffington Post. At the Medill Watchdog Initiative, Ashley worked on investigations focused on local government transparency and freedom of information laws. She graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, receiving a bachelor of science in journalism.