Amanda Sperber

Amanda Sperber is the James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New Paltz's Department of Digital Media & Journalism (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences). She teaches "International Reporting," focusing on the challenges and ethical dimensions of global journalism in evolving news industries. Her role emphasizes post-colonial and conflict zone reporting dynamics.

Her research interests span investigative journalism, data-driven reporting (via partnerships with Code for Africa), and the intersection of military policy, human rights, and international conflict. Notable investigations include U.S. airstrikes in Somalia (prompting military policy changes) and sexualized violence in South Sudan's civil war.

Awards include the Thomson-Reuters Kurt Schork Memorial Award (Freelancer Category) and One World Media Award, alongside recognition from Frontline Club and Amnesty International. She is an IACC-Transparency International 'Young Journalist' and grants recipient from Pulitzer Center, Leonard C. Goodman Institute, and others.

Sperber collaborates with Type Investigate and Code for Africa, integrating civic technology and data journalism into her work. Her reporting has influenced Congressional actions, Amnesty International reports, and narrative shifts on U.S. foreign policy.