Hi, I’m Julia B. Chan and currently the editor in chief of The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom covering the many ways gender and race dynamics shape up in U.S. politics, and how policies and legislation impact actual people. We also love to interrogate power.

Julia B. Chan poses with The 19th’s newsroom staff during the 19th’s annual retreat, in New Orleans, in June 2024. Photo by Jeremy Tauriac for The 19th (That’s me in the middle with The 19th’s newsroom staff during our annual retreat in June 2024. Photo credit: Jeremy Tauriac for The 19th)

I’ve worked in the media and news industry for more than 20 years, managing and leading editorial teams and strategies, story production and audience engagement for breaking news and long-form investigative work. I consider myself a digitally-savvy journalist who’s worked across formats such as print and broadcast; and an enthusiastic project manager. I’ve been a reporter, producer, columnist, radio host, editor and election night pizza czar.

For a more comprehensive look at my past jobs and newsrooms, check out my LinkedIn.

I’ve always been known for my keen curiosity (read: being nosy) and meticulous research skills, and I’ve dedicated my career to uncovering the truth, context and history behind complex issues, and amplifying underrepresented voices. My care for storytelling is matched only by my commitment to journalistic integrity and accuracy. And I’ve been fortunate to have my dedication to the craft, and commitment to fostering communities around this work, earn me recognition from peers and awards.

Growing up as a wild child in San Francisco, life is a bit more chill these days. I enjoy quiet moments at the beach, loud ones with my family, good music on a decent sound system and all the noodles I can eat.

Drop me a note on any of the platforms and if you see me around, please say hi! 👋

Julia B. Chan is pictured in black pants and a black blazer standing in front of a newspaper print backdrop that says The 19th News. Photo by Lauren Slusher for The 19th (This is me at The 19th’s “Future of the Workforce” event in Austin, Texas, on November 15, 2022. Photo credit: Lauren Slusher for The 19th)