Ella Kamm

My journey as a journalist began in high school in Shorewood, Wisconsin. I served as a staff writer and later as the managing editor of Ripples, the Shorewood High School newspaper. In addition to writing and editing our print editions, in 2019 I led the effort to bring our school paper online, expanding its reach, making it more accessible to our readers, and offering us the chance to publish digital-exclusive stories. It was during this time that I fell in love with reporting. I saw firsthand how meaningful local journalism could be – students, parents and community members would often stop me in the hallways or send messages to share how my writing kept them informed about important issues in the village.

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At Tufts University, where I graduated summa cum laude in 2024 with a degree in political science and a minor in film and media studies, I continued honing my skills at The Tufts Daily. Over 4 years I wore many hats, including staff writer, investigative reporter, deputy news executive and editorial board member. The Daily, along with some incredible professors, pushed me as a writer and editor, and I had the opportunity to interview interesting people across many different walks of life. At Tufts, I also developed my multimedia skills, including layout and visual design, podcasting, and live radio broadcasting.

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After graduating, I took a slightly different path, joining the Voter Protection Corps (VPC) to tackle a critical challenge in today’s media landscape: disinformation. At VPC, I led an educational initiative to train voter protection volunteers to identify and counteract AI-generated disinformation. My work on this project reinforced a core belief I’ve held since my days at Ripples: local journalism is one of the most powerful tools we have to combat disinformation and strengthen our trust in each other.

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Now, I’m thrilled to return to reporting, bringing with me not only my passion for storytelling but also a deep commitment to serving the public with accurate and meaningful information. I’m currently based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and eager to reconnect with the world of local journalism.