Sarah Leo

Sarah Leo is an accomplished visual data journalist with a tenure at The Economist since April 2015. Prior experience includes working as a freelance researcher and infographic designer from November 2009 to April 2015, specializing in news storytelling and infographic creation in both English and German. Expertise encompasses current and foreign affairs, conflict and security, counterterrorism, technology, and data analysis and visualization. Notably, Sarah has conducted research on emerging technologies in warfare at Action on Armed Violence and served as an editor for Real World Magazine. Additionally, Sarah has experience in email marketing management at La Redoute. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Security Studies from UCL, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism & Marketing Communications and an Engineer's Degree in Computer Science.