"Ashley Fantz is among the most fearless, diligent journalists working today. Her work is defined by its moral clarity, its relentless rigor and her deep commitment to informing the public on crucial issues in its interest. At a time when we've never needed honest journalistic insight more, Ashley's work is invaluable to the field."

– Jelani Cobb, New Yorker Staff Writer & Dean of Columbia Journalism School

"Ashley Fantz is an inspired thinker, a dogged reporter, a truthteller and a story maven. In other words, she can investigate the hell out of a subject and then weave it all into a piece that you can't put down."

– Jan Winburn, Ashley's longtime CNN editor

"Ashley is a rarity among reporters: She has all the skills to be counted among the nation's premier investigative reporters, as her powerful 2018 series, Destroyed, attests. But she is also a remarkably gifted storyteller and potent writer. Few longform journalists can claim to possess the same combination of doggedness and artistry."

– Carol Marbin Miller, The Miami Herald Deputy Investigations Editor

"Ashley is one of the finest investigative journalists I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She’s tenacious, fair, incredibly hard-working and leaves no stone unturned. If I, or anyone in my family, ever needs something investigated, I’m calling Ashley!"

– Investigative reporter Sally Kestin, 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service and co-founder of Asheville Watchdog

"Ashley is the rare person who applies her virtuosity to the public good and can actually point to the meaningful change her work has created. I’ve had the privilege and pleasure of working alongside her in the field and it’s a special thing to see her in action. The consideration and compassion she extends to the people around her is only matched by her determination to shine a light in the darkness."

– Photojournalist Melissa Golden whose images have appeared in the NYT, CNN, Time and The Atlantic