Ian Urbina — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Recipient of a Pulitzer Prize, an Emmy, and two George Polk Awards for his investigative journalism.
Director & Founder of The Outlaw Ocean Project, a non-profit journalism organization based in Washington D.C.
Author of the bestselling book, 'The Outlaw Ocean'.
Spent almost 17 years as a reporter for The New York Times.
Drives global change by proposing national bills, testifying before the U.S. Congress and European Parliament, and influencing global companies.
A Fulbright Scholar.

Biography

Ian Urbina is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author known for his innovative approaches to investigative journalism. He incorporates art, culture, and technology to highlight critical global issues and reach diverse audiences. Urbina spent nearly 17 years as a reporter for The New York Times, covering topics such as lawlessness on the high seas, fracking, and human trafficking.