Lisa Waananen Jones

Lisa Waananen Jones is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University, specializing in Multimedia Content Creation, Data Visualization, and Narrative Storytelling. She teaches courses such as Reporting Across Platforms and Professional Multimedia Content Creation, with a focus on making data and analytics accessible to students.

• Education: Undergraduate degrees in Communication (Journalism) and Political Science from Washington State University; Graduate studies at Columbia School of Journalism.
• Professional Experience: Former reporter for The Spokesman Review and teaching assistant at Columbia, followed by two years as an intern at The New York Times graphics desk where she earned multiple awards for collaborative projects.
• Research Focus: Visual communication and data-driven storytelling as tools for civic journalism, emphasizing simplification of complex topics for public understanding.
• Awards: Recognized for group projects at The New York Times graphics desk.