Jennifer Steinhauer

At-a-Glance

Recipient of the 2006 Newswomen's Club of New York Front Page Deadline Reporting Award for her coverage of Hurricane Katrina.
Senior Director at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, overseeing the Fellows and speakers units.
Reporter for The New York Times since 1989, covering the United States Congress, military and veterans affairs, the culture of Covid, and food insecurity.
Author of 'The Firsts,' a novel co-authored with Jessica Hendra, and two cookbooks.
Advisory board member for Feed the Fridge, an organization addressing food insecurity.
Graduated with a BFA in Communication Arts from the School of Visual Arts (1990).

Biography

Jennifer Steinhauer is an award-winning journalist and author. She currently serves as Senior Director at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, where she oversees the Fellows and speakers units. Her expertise includes interviewing high-powered newsmakers, producing public conversations and events, and selecting Fellows for a high-profile program.

Steinhauer joined The New York Times in 1989 as a copy girl while still a student.