Karen Kasler
"The idea that I'm doing calculations and dealing with stats and data - and enjoying it - would STUN my high school math teachers," Karen joked, noting how much work went into giving the numbers and then telling the stories behind those numbers.
The Press Cohort (Ohio)
Karen Kasler manages a team of four journalists who cover the Ohio Statehouse for the state’s public radio and TV stations.
Every single member of Karen's team was nominated more than once, a testament to her ability to not only analyze and communicate complex data regarding COVID-19, but also to build and lead a team that does data journalism right.
"The idea that I'm doing calculations and dealing with stats and data - and enjoying it - would STUN my high school math teachers," Karen joked, noting how much work went into giving the numbers and then telling the stories behind those numbers.
She's been tracking confirmed cases and deaths since March 9, 2020, investigating issues related to data integrity within the state. She covers everything from schools, to nursing home deaths, to vaccination issues, and changes in state policy.
She posts a data update for Ohio to her Twitter page every day at about 2 PM CT, as soon as the state's data comes ou…
