About Me
Monique O. Madan is an award-winning investigative journalist with 17 years of experience uncovering some of the nation’s most critical and impactful stories. Her work focuses on exposing systemic failures, amplifying marginalized voices, and driving accountability at the intersections of technology, criminal justice, social justice, government oversight, and immigration.
Currently, Monique serves as an investigative reporter at CalMatters and The Markup, where she uncovers the complex interplay between technology and societal issues.
At USA TODAY, she uncovered how federal funding was fueling a cheap and dangerous piping fix that sickened people across the country. In 2021, she led a team that revealed how a Florida condo collapse was rooted in botched construction and evidence of money laundering.
During her decade at the Miami Herald, Monique’s reporting led to impactful change, including the release of a man held in solitary confinement in ICE detention for a record 11 years. Her investigations also exposed coercive self-deportation practices and significant gaps in immigration policies.
Monique’s work reflects her passion for accountability journalism:
“Immigration Pandemic” Series: In 2021, Monique was recognized for her reporting on the deteriorating conditions in ICE detention centers during the COVID-19 pandemic. She interviewed over 400 detainees and chronicled their stories, spotlighting systemic neglect.
John Kelly Investigation: As a 2019 Reveal Fellow at the Center for Investigative Reporting, Monique unveiled how former Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly profited from the detention of migrant children. Her reporting included a compelling narrative series about the lives of children held in secret camps.
Breaking News Impact: In 2012, Monique broke the pivotal social justice story of Trayvon Martin’s death. In 2018, her coverage of the Florida International University Bridge Collapse earned widespread acclaim for its depth and clarity under deadline pressure.
