Monique O. Madan is an award-winning investigative journalist with nearly two decades of experience covering immigration, criminal justice, and government accountability. Her work has been published in the Miami Herald, USA Today, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, The Dallas Morning News, and El Nuevo Herald. Her reporting has led to significant real-world impact, including the release of a man held in immigration detention for more than a decade and reforms during the COVID-19 pandemic and contributed to the release of thousands of detainees. In addition to her reporting, she serves as a storytelling advisor and educator, mentoring journalists and leading workshops through organizations including the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. Her work focuses on strengthening investigative techniques, sourcing strategies, and narrative clarity. She is the founder of Two Can Be True, an independent publication that builds on her newsroom experience by combining original reporting with analysis and essays grounded in lived experience. Madan is a graduate of Harvard University and Emerson College.