I’M ETHAN
Award-Winning Journalist.
Content Producer.
AI & Policy Researcher.
Featured In & Collaborated With
I work at the intersection of reporting, public policy, and emerging technology — translating complex systems into stories, research, and strategy that move institutions and audiences.
Journalism & Reporting
Investigative and narrative reporting on housing, technology, and structural systems.
Speaking & Engagement
Keynotes, panels, and presentations for policy, academic, and nonprofit audiences.
AI & Policy Research
Responsible AI governance, algorithmic bias, and emerging technology analysis.
Narrative Strategy & Communication
Helping institutions communicate complex issues with clarity and credibility.
Selected Appearances
Bellwether Housing Keynote — Seattle
HUD Fair Housing Month
Slate “What Next” (Guest)
KCRW Greater LA
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Awards
Recognized by leading organizations for excellence across multiple categories, including feature writing, technology reporting, government reporting, podcasting, solutions journalism, and public service journalism.
2022 SABEW Best in Business Winner; No Place to Call Home – Judging Comment
“The series is very powerful and stays with you…The entry is somewhat unconventional as a report on “personal finance,” but the finance aspects and pieces all are there – [Ethan Ward] details what has led Sarah to this point and covered financial aspects throughout (regarding income; rents; rising rents; requirements; and more). It’s strong on the policy issues that factor into this matter. This collection of stories effectively demonstrates the very high and human cost of the lack of affordable housing in the U.S. today and some of the ways in which those people confronting such a scenario contend with it.”