Andrea Ball
Houston,TX
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigations team reporter
Houston Chronicle
01.2023 - Current
- My stories about high-speed chases instigated policy changes that led to a sharp decrease in deadly, unnecessary pursuits. My work on the district attorney's office spotlighted people going to jail without legal merit, as well as special treatment for politicians.
Investigative reporter, storytelling reporter
USA TODAY
03.2020 - 12.2022
- I wrote national investigative and narrative stories, including those on COVID and the arrests of young children. My work on the Robb Elementary School shooting was part of the team package named a finalist for the 2023 Pulitzer's public service category.
Investigative reporter
Austin American Statesman
10.1999 - 03.2020
- I spent 21 years at this Texas newspaper, writing anything and everything. I spent my last six years there as an investigative reporter focused on social services. I exposed deadly psychiatric hospitals, dangerous child cares and substandard foster care. My work has instigated federal investigations, new laws and the closure of a state psychiatric hospital medical wing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
SUNY New Paltz
05.1993
Skills
- Proficient in LLM applications
- Investigating
- Storytelling
- Research
- Project management
Timeline
Investigations team reporter
Houston Chronicle
01.2023 - Current
Investigative reporter, storytelling reporter
USA TODAY
03.2020 - 12.2022
Investigative reporter
Austin American Statesman
10.1999 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
SUNY New Paltz
Online presence
- Personal website
- Training
- TikTok
Selected Awards
2024 - Texas Managing Editors, freedom of information, Crash and Burn
2024 - Texas Managing Editors, first place, Crash and Burn
2023 - Pulitzer Prizes, public service finalist, team coverage of Uvalde, TX mass shooting
2023 - National Headliners, first place, team coverage of Uvalde, TX mass shooting
2023 - Best American Newspaper Narratives, American Flashpoint
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