Shirsho Dasgupta

Shirsho Dasgupta is an experienced investigative reporter currently working at the Miami Herald, focusing on corporate and legal accountability as well as the criminal justice system from the Washington Bureau. Previously, Shirsho served as a data reporting fellow at McClatchy, leading the award-winning series “Stricken” on service-related cancers among U.S. veterans. As a freelance journalist, Shirsho was recognized as a finalist for the "Blogger of the Year" at the Football Blogging Awards and contributed to publications like The Guardian and VICE Sports. Additional roles include leading crime reporting at Crosstown LA, multimedia reporting at USC Annenberg Media, and various editorial positions that highlight a commitment to impactful journalism. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Journalism from the University of Southern California and two degrees from Jadavpur University in English Literature.