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Liz Willen

Editor in Chief
The Hechinger Report

Liz Willen, a longtime education journalist and sought-after moderator, has led the award-winning Hechinger Report staff as editor in chief since 2011. The nonprofit news outlet covers inequality and innovation from early childhood to college and careers, with stories appearing in dozens of partner news outlets including the Washington Post, NPR and the Associated Press. Willen has received numerous awards for writing, reporting and leadership.

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