Summary
Mona Chalabi is a data editor and illustrator based in New York with 11 years of experience translating complex datasets into clear, engaging stories. At The Guardian since 2015 she shapes investigative and explanatory journalism through data-driven analysis and visual storytelling, pairing rigorous numbers with accessible visuals. As an independent illustrator she applies the same analytical eye to craft distinctive, informative graphics that clarify social and political issues. Her work blends newsroom discipline with creative experimentation, often revealing surprising patterns beneath familiar narratives. Known for making data relatable, she brings a communicator’s sensibility to technical findings, turning charts into compelling human stories.
12 years of coding experience
English, French, Arabic