Areeba Shah

Areeba Shah is a dedicated professional in the field of journalism with extensive experience in various roles. Currently serving as a Nonprofit Journalism Analyst at Emerson Collective since March 2024, Areeba previously worked as a News & Politics Staff Writer at Salon.com from August 2022 to March 2024. Areeba's background includes serving as a Research Associate for Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) and working at the Democracy Fund as part of the Public Square, focusing on local news and press freedom initiatives. Areeba’s journalism experience also includes a fellowship with the Pulitzer Center, where coverage focused on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on migrant farmworkers, and reporting roles at Medill News Service and Independent Collegian. Areeba holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media Studies from The University of Toledo.