Katerina Abramova

Katerina Abramova is the Head of Communications and deputy CEO at Meduza — the largest remaining independent Russian news outlet published in both Russian and English. She also oversees Meduza’s crowdfunding and fundraising efforts. Before joining Meduza, Katerina worked at one of Russia’s largest charitable foundations and managed various cultural projects.

Philip Bauer

Philip Bauer is head of Austrian daily newspaper STANDARD’s Department of Sports. His article “Es gab Übergriffe von Trainern, Betreuern, Kollegen” (Assaults Were Committed by Trainers, Coaches and Colleagues) was awarded “Austria’s Story of the Year” at the 2018 Days of Journalism. In 2024, the contents were adapted to create the feature film “Persona Non Grata”. In […]

Adrian Mihălțianu

Adrian Mihălțianu is a journalist with more than 19 years of experience, both in editorial and management teams for medium-sized and large media companies. As publisher of PressOne, he brought the publication from a one-donor model to a sustainable, complex mix based on subscriptions and strategic partners supporting its investigations and storytelling. PressOne is now reaching more than 1.4 million people every year on its website, and more than 6 million people every year on its social media […]

Yinmi Yao

Yinmi Yao is a Beijing-based freelance writer specializing in narrative non-fiction that explores human experiences shaped by government policies, social structures, and corporate pressures. Her work delves into the struggles people face, how they navigate life under specific circumstances, and the shifting emotional landscapes of society. Her pieces have appeared in leading Chinese media outlets, including […]