Christine MacDonald

Christine MacDonald is an experienced investigative reporter currently with the Detroit Free Press since October 2020, focusing on computer-assisted reporting and contributing to significant policy reforms through extensive investigative projects. Prior to this role, Christine spent 17 years at The Detroit News where responsibilities included covering major city events as a City Hall Reporter, addressing issues in education policy as an Education Reporter, and engaging in high-profile investigative reporting. Earlier career experiences include positions at the Lansing State Journal, Jackson Citizen Patriot, and MLive.com, where roles ranged from crime reporting to health reporting. Christine holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Michigan State University, awarded in 1998.