Mary Shedden

Mary Shedden is news director at WUSF Public Media, where she oversees a team of reporters, editors and producers covering 13 counties on Florida’s west coast.

A journalist for more than two decades, Mary arrived at WUSF in 2013, where she worked first as a reporter and then as editor of the Health News Florida journalism collaborative. She became news director in 2015.

She's been an active member of PMJA for several years, serving on multiple committees and participating in in-person and online workshops as both a moderator and panelist.

Mary’s journalism has been recognized numerous times, including a 2016 national Edward R. Murrow Award for Health News Florida. Her team's work also has been honored with multiple PMJA honors and numerous regional Murrow awards, including Overall Excellence in 2022.

Before joining WUSF, Mary spent nearly 20 years at The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com, Florida Today and the Gainesville Sun, where she covered everything from the investigation of a serial killer to retired pro athletes in chronic pain.