Tom Meagher

Tom Meagher is an accomplished journalism professional currently serving as Senior Editor at The Marshall Project, where responsibilities include leading data-driven reporting projects and managing a team of reporters. Meagher has held roles such as Managing Editor for Digital and Data, Deputy Managing Editor, and Data Editor within the organization, contributing to significant projects like "The Next to Die." In addition to media work, Meagher serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University, teaching investigative techniques in criminal justice reporting. Previous experience includes co-founding Hack Jersey, serving as Data Editor for various media outlets, and reporting for the Associated Press. Meagher holds a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University and dual degrees in journalism and English literature from the University of Missouri-Columbia.