Katie O'Connor

Katie O'Connor is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in health care reporting. Currently serving as a Senior Staff Writer for the American Psychiatric Association since September 2019, Katie previously worked as a reporter for Virginia Mercury, covering various health care issues across Virginia. Additional experience includes positions as a health care reporter for the Richmond Times-Dispatch and a reporter for Richmond BizSense, where topics ranged from real estate to health and education. Earlier career highlights comprise breaking news and health reporting for The Northern Virginia Daily, along with editorial roles such as Publicity Assistant for author Toby Devens and Assistant Editor at BrickHouse Books. Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the College of William and Mary and a Graduate Certificate in Publishing from New York University.