Jamila Okoro

Jamila Okoro is a Lead Data Strategist at InsightPulse Media, where she spearheads investigations into complex social and economic issues using advanced data analytics. With 14 years of experience, Jamila has become a recognized authority in data journalism, particularly focusing on identifying and interpreting patterns of systemic bias in public sector data. She holds an M.S. in Computational Journalism from Columbia University, where her thesis explored the ethical implications of predictive policing algorithms. Her professional philosophy centers on the belief that data, when meticulously analyzed and transparently presented, can serve as a powerful tool for accountability and social change. Before joining InsightPulse, Jamila led the data investigations unit at The Civic Standard, where her groundbreaking series, 'Algorithmic Injustice: Unmasking Disparities in Urban Policing,' garnered national attention for its meticulous analysis of arrest and sentencing records. Readers can expect her articles to be data-driven, rigorously sourced, and presented with clarity, transforming complex datasets into compelling narratives that inform and empower