Mary Shedden
WUSF News DirectorMary Shedden is news director at WUSF.
Since arriving at WUSF in 2013, she has worked as a reporter and as editor of the Health News Florida journalism collaborative.
In the past 20 years, Shedden has told the stories of retired pro athletes in chronic pain, children poisoned by toxic toys, and seniors who nearly overdosed on prescription drugs.
Her work at The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com, Florida Today and the Gainesville Sun have been honored by professional organizations including the Society of Professional Journalists, Associated Press Sports Editors, and the Florida Society of News Editors.
A graduate of the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications, Shedden has lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1999.
Contact her at 813-974-8636, on Twitter @MaryShedden or by email.
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