Summary
Paroma Soni is a data and graphics reporter based in New York with five years of experience turning complex policy, trade, and political stories into clear visual narratives for outlets including POLITICO Pro and FiveThirtyEight. Trained in data journalism at Columbia and grounded in human rights and film studies, she blends rigorous analysis with strong storytelling and multimedia production skills. Her background spans video production, investigative reporting, and freelance cultural criticism across Mumbai and New York, giving her a global perspective on audiences and sources. A current board member at Investigative Reporters and Editors, she brings both editorial judgment and visual design chops to coverage of agriculture and trade. Notably, she pairs traditional reporting with data-driven graphics—a practice visible across her portfolio at paromasoni.com—making policy impacts tangible for readers.
5 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Data Journalism, Master of Science - MS, Data Journalism at Columbia University in the City of New York
International/Global Studies, International/Global Studies at University College Maastricht (UCM)
Study Abroad, IHP Human Rights, Study Abroad, IHP Human Rights at School for International Training
International Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate at UWC Mahindra College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Human Rights and Film Studies, 3.9, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Human Rights and Film Studies, 3.9 at Trinity College-Hartford