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Mary Katherine Wildeman

Climate/Indigenous Reporter/TrainerAssociated Press

Biography

Mary Katherine — known as MK by her colleagues — is a data journalist with the Associated Press’ climate and environment team, where she supports projects, pitches data stories, and creates compelling data visuals.

Before joining the AP, MK began her career as a health and business reporter in a local newsroom in the American South, getting a first-hand look at the impacts of sea level rise on local communities. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University-Bloomington and a data science degree from the University of Missouri.

MK enjoys exploring new mapping tools and working with spatial data in all its forms. Her passion for precision extends to her off-hours, where she can often be found refining her woodworking craft.