Spotlight on The Fellows: Allison Griner

Allison Griner reports in Seattle, Washington. Photo by: Sam Stites

Name: Allison Griner

School: University of British Columbia

Style of reporting: I’m a generalist—some stories are best suited for long-form, some for short, some for radio, some for video. Basically, whatever works.

Previous internship or work experience: I have interned with Dan Rather Reports, The Chicago Reporter and the Canadian news website The Tyee. I have also reported for The Forest Park Review, The Independent Florida Alligator and The North Central Florida Business Report, among others.

Favorite reporting experience: I have so many favorites: participating in a sacred sweat lodge, tromping through garbage heaps in Beijing, covering the British Columbia provincial elections. Even the everyday, desk-bound phone conversations have left an impact. I once cold-called a man to talk about bankruptcy, and his story nearly left me in tears. His trust and openness left me in awe. I still think about him to this day.

Connect with me: @alligriner

Website: www.allisongriner.com

Favorite app: Not very original, but … Twitter.