BPC Sept. 23, 2026 Meeting — Tracey Compton

Tracey Compton serves as the Indianapolis Public Editor, a first-of-its-kind role created by The Poynter Institute to foster trust, transparency, and media literacy between news organizations and the communities they serve. Compton has worked as a journalist covering breaking news, education, local government, and the military, and most recently served as senior media and communications coordinator for the global humanitarian organization Mercy Corps. A graduate of the University of Washington with degrees in journalism and political science, Compton now serves as a bridge between Indianapolis news audiences and local media outlets, helping strengthen understanding of how journalism works and why it matters.