Katie Zezima

Katie Zezima is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in editorial roles, currently serving as a Senior Editor at The Atlantic since September 2025. Prior to this, Katie held various positions at The Washington Post from March 2014 to September 2025, including Climate Science and Impact Editor, where notable achievements included driving coverage of Hurricane Helene and editing an investigation that led to changes in Florida insurance law. Katie also served as Assignment Editor for health/science and America desk, highlighting major issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic and societal impacts from protests and elections. Earlier career highlights include being a Supervisory Correspondent at the Associated Press, where Katie reported on significant events like the Boston Marathon bombings and the Sandy Hook tragedy, and a reporter at The New York Times, where coverage included the clergy sexual abuse scandal and the Virginia Tech shootings. Katie's academic foundation was established at Boston University, graduating in 2002.