Hannah Bensen

Hannah is an economic journalist and data journalist who blends quantitative analysis with narrative reporting to tell stories about financial systems, policy, and public affairs. Originally from Wisconsin, she graduated from Middlebury College in 2021. She spent three years at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C., conducting research on international banking, climate finance, and broader monetary policy issues. In 2025, she earned her M.A. in Journalism from Stanford University. Hannah has also interned at The Washington Post and the Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University. Read Hannah's latest articles here.