Caitlin Shekleton

My admiration for the power of the written word to share global stories of humanity is what drew me to ICFJ. I’m passionate about the importance of fact-based reporting and high-quality journalism, which is essential to our increasingly globalized and digital society. As part of my role at ICFJ, I assist with the implementation of programs that help empower journalists to disarm disinformation, create innovative reporting projects, and more.

My background: Having grown up between the United States, Germany and Italy, I’ve been immersed in diverse cultures around the world since a young age. This sparked my interest to pursue a career path that would allow me to advance social justice issues on a global scale. My journey in the nonprofit sector began in 2021 with Libraries Without Borders US, where I helped fundraise for innovative programs that bridge the digital divide and expand equitable access to information.

For the past several years, I’ve also volunteered in my free time as a grant writer for Bennett's Village, which is building the first all-abilities, multigenerational play space in Charlottesville, Virginia, to positively transform the way our world views disability inclusion.

I graduated from the University of Virginia with bachelor’s degrees in global studies (Middle East & South Asia) and Italian studies, along with a minor in data science.

Ask me about: Disability inclusion, watching documentaries, cross-stitch and embroidery.

My pronouns: She/her

Contact me: cshekleton@icfj.org and on LinkedIn