Mary Shedden is news director at WUSF Public Media in Tampa, Fla. Since arriving at WUSF in 2013, she has worked as a reporter and as editor of the Health News Florida journalism collaborative of NPR affiliates in Tampa, Miami and Orlando. Her work, including stints at The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com, Florida Today and The Gainesville Sun has been honored by professional organizations including the Society of Professional Journalists, Associated Press Sports Editors, and the Florida Society of News Editors. She is a member of AHCJ’s board of directors.