Ally Jarmanning

Ally Jarmanning is an accomplished journalist currently serving as a Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellow at the University of Michigan since August 2024, focusing on the care of vulnerable sources. With extensive experience at WBUR since November 2016 as a Senior Reporter, Jarmanning's impactful investigative work has earned a National Murrow Award, recognition as a semi-finalist for the Goldsmith Prize, and a nomination for the duPont-Columbia Awards. Previous roles include Senior Writer at Boston.com and crime reporter at the Columbus Dispatch, where Jarmanning reported on significant social issues such as crime, addiction, and public safety. Jarmanning has also contributed as a freelance reporter, lecturer at Boston University, and associate editor for a specialized industry publication. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Political Science from Boston University and a leadership program at the Poynter Institute.