Teri Whitcraft

Biography

Teri Whitcraft, Senior Producer for ABC News’ Special Units, develops and produces exclusive, original content for all of ABC News’ top-rated broadcasts (Good Morning America, World News Tonight with David Muir, Nightline, 20/20 and This Week with George Stephanopoulos).

In addition to developing investigative news stories and human-interest features, Teri regularly produces division-wide primetime specials, such as Diane Sawyer’s year-long investigation into Isis in America, the first virtual town hall with Pope Francis, the first exclusive interview with Malala Yousafzai, and President Obama’s townhall on race and policing. Teri also helps spearhead the network’s coverage of major breaking news events such as the San Bernardino and Pulse Nightclub shootings, the devastating impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the Ferguson riots, etc.

Teri’s work has been recognized with multiple Emmy Awards, Cine Golden Eagle Awards, Amnesty International and NAACP Awards, the Front Page Award, the Overseas Press Club Award, the Christopher Award and the South Asian Journalists Association Award.

Her personal passion is to shine a light on individuals and social entrepreneurs who are changing the world. She was the coordinating producer for ABC News’ year-long, division-wide global health series "Be the Change: Save a Life” sponsored in part by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She is a Board Member of the Fistula Foundation and a member of the Resolution Project's Advisory Board.