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Editorial Board

Our distinguished editorial board comprises leading experts in research methodology, journalism, fact-checking, and subject matter expertise who ensure every piece of content meets the highest standards of academic and editorial integrity.

6
Board Members
245+
Combined Publications
95+
Years Combined Experience
12+
Professional Affiliations

Meet Our Editorial Board

Dr. Sarah Chen

Editor-in-Chief

Chief Editorial Officer

Credentials

PhD in Data Science, Harvard University

Areas of Expertise

Research MethodologyData ScienceStatistical Analysis

Dr. Chen leads WriteTruth's editorial standards with over 15 years of experience in academic research and fact-checking. She previously served as Senior Research Director at the Brookings Institution and has published extensively on research methodology and data integrity.

47
Publications
15+ years
Experience
2
Affiliations

Professional Affiliations

American Statistical Association • International Association of Research Institutes

Prof. Michael Rodriguez

Senior Editorial Advisor

Research Standards Director

Credentials

PhD in Journalism, Columbia University

Areas of Expertise

Journalism EthicsMedia StudiesInformation Verification

Professor Rodriguez brings decades of experience in investigative journalism and academic research. He established the verification protocols used across our platform and teaches graduate courses on research ethics at Columbia.

32
Publications
20+ years
Experience
3
Affiliations

Professional Affiliations

Society of Professional Journalists • Poynter Institute • Columbia Journalism School

Dr. Amara Okafor

Fact-Checking Director

Verification & Quality Assurance

Credentials

PhD in Information Science, Stanford University

Areas of Expertise

Fact-CheckingSource VerificationDigital Forensics

Dr. Okafor oversees our comprehensive fact-checking process and trains new editorial staff. She developed the multi-stage verification system that ensures every claim is substantiated by credible sources.

28
Publications
12+ years
Experience
2
Affiliations

Professional Affiliations

International Fact-Checking Network • First Draft Coalition

Dr. James Thompson

Research Methodology Advisor

Academic Standards Consultant

Credentials

PhD in Research Psychology, Oxford University

Areas of Expertise

Academic ResearchPeer ReviewScientific Method

Dr. Thompson ensures our research methods meet the highest academic standards. He reviews our methodology documentation and provides guidance on best practices for evidence-based analysis.

56
Publications
18+ years
Experience
2
Affiliations

Professional Affiliations

British Psychological Society • Association for Research Quality

Dr. Lisa Park

Technology & Innovation Director

Digital Research Tools

Credentials

PhD in Computer Science, MIT

Areas of Expertise

Information TechnologyAI EthicsDigital Research

Dr. Park leads our technology initiatives and ensures our digital research tools meet the highest standards of accuracy and ethical use. She specializes in AI-assisted fact-checking while maintaining human oversight.

39
Publications
14+ years
Experience
3
Affiliations

Professional Affiliations

ACM • IEEE • Partnership on AI

Prof. David Kumar

International Affairs Advisor

Global Perspective Consultant

Credentials

PhD in International Relations, Georgetown University

Areas of Expertise

International RelationsPolicy AnalysisGeopolitics

Professor Kumar provides expertise on global affairs and ensures our international coverage maintains cultural sensitivity and accuracy. He brings a nuanced understanding of complex geopolitical issues.

43
Publications
16+ years
Experience
2
Affiliations

Professional Affiliations

Council on Foreign Relations • International Studies Association

Editorial Review Process

Content Review

Every article undergoes thorough review by relevant board members for accuracy, methodology, and adherence to editorial standards.

Expert Validation

Subject matter experts validate technical content and ensure claims are supported by credible, verifiable sources.

Final Approval

Content receives final approval from the Editor-in-Chief before publication, ensuring consistency with our standards.

Our Commitment to Excellence

Editorial Standards

  • • Multi-stage peer review process
  • • Minimum two-source verification requirement
  • • Expert subject matter validation
  • • Continuous accuracy monitoring
  • • Transparent correction procedures

Ethical Guidelines

  • • Complete editorial independence
  • • No conflicts of interest policy
  • • Transparent funding disclosure
  • • Balanced perspective presentation
  • • Regular ethics training for all staff

Editorial Inquiries

Have questions about our editorial process or standards? Want to contribute expert insights to our research? Our editorial team is always open to collaboration with qualified researchers and subject matter experts.