Amanda Bennett is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, author, and editor known for her leadership in media and her commitment to fact-based storytelling. She served as CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media from 2022 to 2025 and was Director of Voice of America from 2016 to 2020. Amanda has held senior editorial roles at Bloomberg News, where she led special projects and co-founded the Bloomberg News Women's Project. She is the author of several books, including "The Cost of Hope," and has appeared in major media outlets.
Amanda’s expertise helps organizations navigate today’s complex information landscape by promoting transparency, ethical reporting, and critical analysis. Her work addresses the challenges of misinformation, media trust, and the evolving role of journalism in society. She offers practical strategies for building resilient communication systems and fostering informed public dialogue, drawing on decades of experience in investigative reporting and newsroom leadership.
Audiences leave Amanda’s presentations with actionable insights on identifying credible information, understanding the impact of media narratives, and applying investigative techniques to their own fields. She provides clear frameworks for ethical decision-making and effective storytelling, equipping listeners to communicate with greater clarity and confidence.
Book Amanda Bennett to gain a deeper understanding of media integrity and the tools needed to thrive in today’s information-driven world.
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Amanda Bennett specialises in discussing investigative journalism, media leadership, storytelling and more.
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Amanda Bennett, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and former CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, transforms complex information into compelling narratives that strengthen leadership, build stakeholder trust, and create resilient organizational cultures in today's challenging information landscape. Book Amanda to gain practical frameworks for information verification, strategies for clear communication, and techniques to foster transparency that will help your organization tell its most authentic and powerful story.
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