John Daniszewski

John Daniszewski has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of journalism. John started their career with The Associated Press (AP) in 1987 as a Correspondent, covering major events such as the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe, the election of Lech Walesa in Poland, and the break-up of the Soviet Union. John reported on the wars in the former Yugoslavia and was even injured during the Romanian revolution in 1989.

Daniszewski later became the Bureau Chief for the AP from 1993 to 1996. John then joined the Los Angeles Times as a Foreign Correspondent and Bureau Chief from 1996 to 2006.

Returning to the AP in 2006, they served as the Vice President of International News for ten years. In this role, they supervised over 100 international news bureaus and ensured the quality and integrity of the AP's global news report. Under their leadership, the AP received several prestigious awards, including the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.

In 2013, Daniszewski joined The Pulitzer Prizes as a Board Member. And in 2016, they took on the position of Vice President and Editor at Large for Standards at the AP where they worked on maintaining ethical standards and advocating for excellence in newsgathering. John also spearheaded efforts to establish a culture of journalism safety across the industry.

Overall, John Daniszewski has had an impressive career in journalism, covering significant events, leading international news departments, and contributing to the advancement of journalistic standards.

John Daniszewski completed the Sulzberger Media Leadership Program at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in 2007. Prior to that, they also studied at The Wharton School where they obtained a B.Sci. in Economics, with a focus on Management and History.