R Jeffrey Smith

R Jeffrey Smith has extensive work experience in journalism and investigative reporting. R Jeffrey most recently worked as the Managing Director at RosettiStarr starting in November 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Managing Editor for National Security at the Center for Public Integrity from September 2011 to October 2021. During their time at the Center for Public Integrity, they received multiple awards for their investigative work.

Before joining the Center for Public Integrity, Smith worked at The Washington Post for over two decades. R Jeffrey held various roles, including National Investigative Correspondent, National Investigative Editor, and National Security Correspondent. R Jeffrey also served as the Rome Bureau Chief from 1998 to 2001, covering armed conflicts and regional affairs in Southern Europe.

Earlier in their career, Smith worked as a Senior Writer at Science Magazine, where they received several awards for their articles on topics such as arms control, foreign affairs, and the space program.

R. Jeffrey Smith has a Master of Science degree in Journalism from Columbia University. Prior to that, they earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Public Policy from Duke University. There is also a mention of their attendance at Duke University, although it is not specified what degree or field of study they pursued.