A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former executive editor of The New York Times, known for shaping public opinion and driving national conversations through in-depth reporting and editorial leadership.
Bill Keller is a renowned American journalist, best known for his tenure as the executive editor of The New York Times and his current role as the founding editor-in-chief of The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to reporting on criminal justice in the United States.
Keller was born on January 18, 1949, to George M. Keller, the former chairman and chief executive of the Chevron Corporation. He attended Roman Catholic schools St. Matthews and Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, California, and graduated from Pomona College in 1970, where he began his journalistic career as a reporter for the campus newspaper, The Collegian.
Keller joined The New York Times in 1984 and rapidly rose through the ranks, serving in various capacities including:
During his time at The New York Times, Keller won a Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting in 1989 for his resourceful and detailed coverage of events in the Soviet Union during 1988.
In 2013, Keller co-founded The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to reporting on criminal justice in the United States. As the founding editor-in-chief, Keller has led the organization's efforts to shed light on issues such as mass incarceration, police brutality, and racial disparities in the criminal justice system.
Keller has received numerous awards and honors for his journalism, including:
Keller is married to Emma Gilbey Keller and has three children. He is known for his dedication to social justice causes and has been an outspoken advocate for criminal justice reform.
Bill Keller's pioneering work in journalism has had a lasting impact on the industry, and his commitment to criminal justice reform has inspired a new generation of journalists and advocates. Through his work at The Marshall Project, Keller continues to be a powerful voice for change, exposing injustices and pushing for a more equitable society.
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