The Guardian’s US senior management team comprises a diverse group of editors and business leaders dedicated to expanding the organization's journalistic reach and financial sustainability. Under the leadership of US Editor Betsy Reed, the Guardian has significantly grown its US operations, adding dozens of journalists and new coverage areas such as investigations, US soccer, and wellness. Reed, who joined in 2022, previously served as editor-in-chief of the Intercept and executive editor of the Nation.
Editorial Management
Betsy Reed, US Editor
Betsy Reed is the US editor of the Guardian, based in New York. She oversees the strategic direction of the US newsroom and has spearheaded expansion efforts.
Dana Canedy, Managing Editor
Dana Canedy brings over 20 years of experience from the New York Times, where she contributed to Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting. She also served as administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes and senior vice-president at Simon & Schuster.
Amana Fontanella-Khan, Opinion Editor
Amana Fontanella-Khan manages a team of over 15 US columnists and weekly opinion newsletters. She is the author of Pink Sari Revolution and a public scholar at CUNY.
Eline Gordts, West Coast Editor
Eline Gordts oversees a team of reporters and editors covering news, politics, tech, environment, gun violence, and culture from the West Coast.
Paul Harris, Deputy Editor, News
Paul Harris has been with the Guardian since 2000, serving as a correspondent and later as deputy editor of news. He also worked at Al Jazeera America and Devex.
Michael Hudson, Head of Investigations
Michael Hudson leads the US investigations team, focusing on healthcare, cost of living, and corporate misconduct. He previously worked at the Associated Press and ICIJ.
Malik Meer, Executive Editor, Features, Culture, and Visuals
Malik Meer, formerly West Coast editor, now oversees features, culture, and visuals in New York.
Ankita Rao, Washington Editor
Ankita Rao covers politics and democracy, leading the Guardian’s 2024 election coverage from Washington DC.
Jane Spencer, Deputy Editor and Senior Vice-President, Strategy
Jane Spencer brings experience from the Daily Beast, Fusion Media Group, and the Wall Street Journal, where she won a Pulitzer Prize.
Lauren N Williams, Deputy Editor, Race and Equity
Lauren N Williams leads coverage on race, identity, and inequality. She previously worked at the Atlantic and Essence.
Business Management
Steve Sachs, Managing Director
Steve Sachs oversees the US business strategy and growth, with over 20 years of experience in digital media. He co-founded Recode the Quo and serves on the Texas Tribune board.
Sara Badler, Chief Advertising Officer, North America
Sara Badler manages advertising revenue, client partnerships, and operations. She previously held roles at the New York Times, Dotdash Meredith, Hearst, Forbes, and Morning Brew.
Keisa Caesar, Senior Manager, Human Resources
Keisa Caesar leads HR for Guardian US, focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee development. She spent over 20 years at the Associated Press.
Kai Falkenberg, General Counsel
Kai Falkenberg provides legal guidance on press freedom, defamation, and regulatory matters. She has taught media law at Columbia Law School.
Emilie Harkin, Senior Vice President, Growth
Emilie Harkin oversees reader revenue, doubling the region’s revenue by over $30 million. She previously worked at Condé Nast, the Atlantic, and Foreign Affairs.
Nicole Kotzen, Senior Vice President, Development
Nicole Kotzen leads philanthropic support and serves as executive director of theguardian.org. She has experience at Friends of the High Line, StoryCorps, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Matt Mittenthal, Head of Communications
Matt Mittenthal manages internal and external communications, marketing, and brand strategy. He previously worked at BuzzFeed and in New York government.
Nataki Williams, Senior Vice President, Finance & Operations
Nataki Williams oversees finance, operations, IT, and facilities, supporting the Guardian’s growth in the US. She has over 20 years of experience in media and mission-driven organizations.
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