MYTHILI SAMPATHKUMAR

My name is Mythili and I am freelance print and online journalist but am also a staff reporter for The Independent.

My latest work can be found here: http://independent.co.uk/author/mythili-sampathkumar

Prior to becoming a writer, I worked for several years in corporate global trade compliance, providing services on import/export controls, logistics, and risk analysis. I am also a Licensed U.S. Customs Broker.

I have a B.A. from the University of Maryland-College Park and did my MA graduate work at Johns Hopkins.

My main beats include:

Breaking News

New York-based stories

Washington, DC politics

United Nations (I hold press accreditation at UN Headquarters)

Climate Change (political and social impact on women, conflict, health. I also cover the UN negotiations process for a global climate change agreement).

Social Profile:

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mythilis/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/MythiliSk

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