Juliet Eilperin is an award-winning journalist and author known for her incisive reporting on environmental issues, politics, and marine life. As the Deputy Climate and Environment Editor at "The Washington Post", she has covered a wide range of topics, including national affairs, Congress, and the White House since joining the publication in 1998. Eilperin is the author of two critically acclaimed books: "Demon Fish: Travels Through the Hidden World of Sharks," which delves into humanity's complex relationship with sharks, and "Fight Club Politics: How Partisanship is Poisoning the House of Representatives," an analysis of political polarization in the U.S. Congress.
Her work has earned widespread recognition, including the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting and multiple awards from the Society of Environmental Journalists. In 2011, she received the Peter Benchley Ocean Award for Media, highlighting her contributions to marine conservation journalism. A graduate of Princeton University with a BA in Politics, magna cum laude, and a Certificate in Latin American Studies, Eilperin brings a rigorous academic perspective to her reporting. Fluent in Spanish, she combines investigative depth with a global outlook in her writing.