Maud Beelman

Maud Beelman is a former foreign and war correspondent and the founding director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). Prior to joining the Cronkite School, she directed national investigations for The Associated Press, including one that unmasked the Pentagon’s mishandling of sexual assaults among U.S. military dependents. She serves on the board of directors of the Alicia Patterson Foundation. Her work as reporter and editor has received numerous honors, including the George Polk, IRE, SPJ, ONA, and Overseas Press Club awards.