Newspapers & Magazines

The Wall Street Journal -- Ms. Mundy became senior health reporter in Washington, covering the adulterated Chinese heparin scandal linked to about 100 U.S. deaths. Her 2009 front-page story on a flawed knee surgery aid led to a groundbreaking report by the FDA on inappropriate political influence in agency decisions approving medical devices. She left to work on a new book in 2015.

The Seattle Times – Washington D.C. Correspondent

New America Foundation -- Adjunct Fellow 2003-2006 Worked on healthcare issues for America’s seniors and on drug industry’s influence on Congress.

The Los Angeles Times -- Award-winning investigation on cold medicines revealed efforts by pharmaceutical industry to minimize federal regulations on over-the-counter meds linked to strokes in young women and children.

AdWeek, MediaWeek & BrandWeek Magazines

  • Washington Bureau Chief 8 years
  • Coordinated work by 3 reporters in DC with editors at New York headquarters
  • Produced special issues on “What you need to know if you’re a media lobbyist” overview of Congress, FCC and Washington powerbrokers
  • Managed coverage of 1996, 1998, 2000 and 2002 political ad campaigns

Other Contributions

Ms. Mundy’s work has appeared in a variety of outlets including major newspapers and national magazines, and TV investigative pieces including CBS’ Minutes Two, ABC’s PrimeTime Live; The Washington Post; Washingtonian Magazine; US News & World Report; Campaigns & Elections, GQ Magazine; The Economist; Legal Affairs; The American Prospect; Jack Anderson

Regardie’s Magazine National Correspondent

Broke story on the United Way of America scandal in 1992. “It Works for All of Them” prompted national coverage, helped lead to Federal prison terms for the organization’s national president and two top officials. SPJ Award

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