Angelica Das
Angelica Das is director for Equitable Journalism on the Public Square team at Democracy Fund, an independent foundation working toward an open and just democracy. Democracy Fund makes grants in pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, free and fair elections, effective and accountable government, and a just and inclusive society. The Equitable Journalism initiatives aim to sustain resilient news and information ecosystems as core civic infrastructure and to support leaders of color who are shifting journalism to build a more inclusive multiracial democracy.
Angelica joined Democracy Fund after working as a consultant and Senior Associate with Dot Connector Studio, a production company that collaborates with funders, journalists, and experts to research and develop social impact media. She was previously associate director at the Center for Media & Social Impact Media at American University. She produced the Center’s annual Media That Matters industry conference, and supported filmmakers to exercise journalistic practice to mitigate safety, security, and litigation risks in investigative storytelling. She has worked extensively with independent media makers on impact strategies and with nonprofits on communications, operations, and grants management.
Angelica holds an M.A. in International Media from American University and a B.A. in Political Science and History from the University of Rochester.
