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William Colbert

William Colbert is the Communications Coordinator and Webmaster at the International Reporting Project. Before joining IRP he worked at TranSecur, a private intelligence agency providing global security updates and analysis for corporations, governments and individuals.

He was formerly director of association communications at the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA), a professional trade association representing the electronic banking industry. While at NACHA William was responsible for press releases, memos, web site content and occasionally articles for trade publications.

He has a bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas and a master's degree in Communications and Public Policy with a focus on Interactive Journalism from American University. In addition to his degrees, William has a certificate in web design and development from Georgetown University. He speaks Spanish fluently and is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and the Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ).