Megan Twohey is an accomplished American journalist renowned for her investigative reporting at The New York Times. Her career began after graduating from Georgetown University in 1998, where she initially wrote for Washington Monthly and the National Journal. Twohey’s early work included a significant year in Moscow as a reporter for The Moscow Times, followed by a role at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2002. She quickly transitioned to the Chicago Tribune, where her investigative pieces began to gain national attention, particularly her reporting on untested rape kits that led to Illinois becoming the first state to mandate testing for all kits.

In 2016, Twohey joined The New York Times, where she focused on high-profile investigations, including Donald Trump’s tax history and allegations of sexual misconduct. Her groundbreaking work culminated in the October 2017 exposé on Harvey Weinstein, co-authored with fellow journalist Jodi Kantor. This report not only detailed decades of abuse but also played a pivotal role in igniting the #MeToo movement, leading to Weinstein’s firing and significant societal change regarding sexual harassment.

Twohey’s contributions to journalism have been widely recognized. In 2018, she and Kantor were awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, and they were named among Time magazine’s 100 most influential people. Their collaborative book, “She Said,” published in 2019, further chronicled their investigation and was adapted into a film in 2022, showcasing the impact of their work on both media and society.

Throughout her career, Twohey has consistently demonstrated a commitment to uncovering the truth and advocating for vulnerable populations. Her investigative prowess has not only led to criminal convictions but has also prompted legislative changes aimed at protecting children and victims of abuse, solidifying her reputation as a leading figure in modern journalism.