Margie Mason

Margie Mason is an American investigative journalist renowned for her extensive work in Southeast Asia. Over her nearly two-decade career with The Associated Press, she has reported from more than 20 countries across four continents, focusing on health, human rights, and social injustices. Mason was a pivotal member of the AP team that exposed slavery in Thailand's fishing industry, a series that led to the rescue of over 2,000 enslaved fishermen and earned the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. Her relentless pursuit of truth has shed light on global supply chain abuses, influencing significant industry reforms.