2024 KACF Women's Luncheon: Katie Benner

Lightning Talk: Katie Benner, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter, The New York Times Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Katie Benner, a Justice Department reporter for The New York Times, shares how her personal experiences as a Korean American adoptee have profoundly shaped her approach to journalism. She encourages us to look beyond surface-level narratives to uncover the complexities within our communities—their triumphs, challenges, and untold stories—and to actively participate in fostering a more just and equitable society. Katie’s investigative reporting has sparked critical conversations, including her Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the pervasive culture of harassment against women in Silicon Valley. Her work has been instrumental in amplifying women’s voices, validating their experiences, and holding systems of power accountable.