Summary
Kelly Kiki is a data journalist and project manager with over a decade of experience in Greek and international media, currently leading data-driven reporting and projects at iMEdD in Athens. She combines newsroom instincts from longform journalism with technical skills in data analysis, visualization and Python/Pandas, having coordinated analyst teams and collaborated with engineers on data mining and ML goals. A Columbia Journalism School Lede Fellow (Stavros Niarchos Foundation scholar), she pairs formal training in data journalism with a master’s in digital media to design engaging digital environments and editorial products. Her background spans social media strategy for major outlets, national-level digital repository projects, and freelance data storytelling for outlets like tech.eu and Solomonmag. Known for turning complex datasets into clear narratives, she also brings experience curating user-centered content and documentation for public-facing repositories. Based in Greece, she blends editorial judgment, project leadership and technical fluency to drive impact-focused journalism.
7 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master’s Degree, Digital Media and Interactive Environments, 10/10, Master’s Degree, Digital Media and Interactive Environments, 10/10 at Communication and Media Studies, University of Athens
Data Journalism, Data Journalism at Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
Bachelor’s Degree, Media (Journalism Lab), 8.63/10, Bachelor’s Degree, Media (Journalism Lab), 8.63/10 at Communication, Media and Culture, Panteion University of Athens
Greek, English, French