Monday, November 2, 2026

Our Journalists

Meet the reporters and editors behind Meridian Daily. Every article carries a byline so you always know who is accountable for it.

Eleanor Hayes
World

Eleanor Hayes

Editor-in-Chief · 7 articles

Eleanor Hayes leads the Meridian Daily newsroom. Over two decades she has reported from more than thirty countries as a foreign correspondent and wire-service editor, with a focus on migration, trade and climate adaptation. She oversees our editorial standards and corrections process.

Marcus Chen
Technology

Marcus Chen

Senior Technology Correspondent · 5 articles

Marcus Chen covers consumer technology, artificial intelligence and digital privacy. A former software engineer, he translates complex systems into practical advice and has tested hundreds of gadgets, apps and security tools.

Priya Raman
Business

Priya Raman

Business Editor · 4 articles

Priya Raman edits our business coverage, focusing on the workplace, small enterprises and household economics. She previously spent ten years as a markets reporter and holds a master's degree in economics.

Daniel Okafor
Society

Daniel Okafor

Society Reporter · 4 articles

Daniel Okafor reports on communities, education and social change. His work explores how people adapt to shifting family structures, housing and technology, with an emphasis on voices that are often overlooked.

Jack Whitman
Autos

Jack Whitman

Autos Editor · 5 articles

Jack Whitman has written about cars for fifteen years, from track days to school runs. He covers electric vehicles, driver-assistance technology and the real-world costs of ownership.

Sofia Lindqvist
Shopping

Sofia Lindqvist

Consumer & Shopping Editor · 5 articles

Sofia Lindqvist leads our consumer coverage. She investigates online marketplaces, return policies and pricing tactics so readers can spend with confidence. She never accepts free products in exchange for coverage.

Nora Bennett
Science

Nora Bennett

Science Correspondent · 5 articles

Nora Bennett writes about space, oceans and the natural world. Trained as a marine biologist, she has a knack for turning research into stories that make readers look up at the sky or down at the tide line.

Amelia Grant
Health

Amelia Grant

Health Writer · 5 articles

Amelia Grant covers everyday wellness, from sleep and nutrition to movement and mental wellbeing. She works with clinicians to fact-check every piece and focuses on habits that are realistic for busy lives.