Martha Mendoza started at The Associated Press in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where a seasoned staff of expert wire service journalists gave her a crash course in covering the news, from fast breaking stories to in depth investigative pieces. She's been a national and international writer in New York, Mexico City and the Silicon Valley and was part of a team that won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for uncovering the killings of civilians by U.S. troops at No Gun Ri. Mendoza is a dogged FOIA user who loves teaming up with colleagues the world over to uncover wrongdoing, expose corruption and give voice to the voiceless. She's won numerous journalism prizes and fellowships, as well as the blue ribbon for giant zucchini at the county fair. When she grows up she wants to be a kindergarten teacher.
