Kristen Jordan Shamus

Kristen Jordan Shamus is an accomplished reporter at the Detroit Free Press since April 2003, specializing in health coverage that addresses a wide array of topics from weight-loss drugs to hospital consolidation impacts in Michigan. Prior roles include Assistant Features Editor and Features Editor, where Kristen managed content creation, oversaw a team of reporters, and revitalized print sections to enhance readership. Previous experience encompasses editing and reporting roles at The Oakland Press and The News-Herald Newspapers, demonstrating a strong trajectory in journalism. Kristen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University and is currently pursuing the Cronkite-Mayo Medical Journalism Fellowship at Arizona State University.