Jane Healy
Born (1949-05-09) May 9, 1949
Washington, D.C, USA
EducationB.S., University of Maryland, 1971
OccupationJournalist
AwardsPulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing, 1988

Jane Elizabeth Healy (born May 9, 1949) is an American journalist. She was the recipient of the Orlando Sentinel's first Pulitzer Prize.

Early life and education

Healy was born on May 9, 1949, in Washington, D.C., to parents Paul and Connie.[1] She graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1967 and attended the University of Maryland where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1971.[2]

Career

After earning her bachelor's degree, Healy accepted a position as a copy aide at the New York Daily News, before moving to Florida to work for the Orlando Sentinel.[2] In 1988, Healy became the first Sentinel writer to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing,[3] for her series on the protesting against overdevelopment in Florida's Orange County.[4] She was later awarded The Paul Hansell Award for Distinguished Achievement in Florida Journalism.[5]

Healy eventually became the Sentinel's vice president and editorial page editor.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Elizabeth A. Brennan; Elizabeth C. Clarage (1999). Who's who of Pulitzer Prize Winners. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 191. ISBN 9781573561112. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  2. 1 2 Heinz Dietrich Fischer; Erika J. Fischer (2002). Complete Biographical Encyclopedia of Pulitzer Prize Winners, 1917-2000: Journalists, Writers and Composers on Their Ways to the Coveted Awards. Walter de Gruyter. pp. 99–100. ISBN 9783598301865. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  3. ↑ Dezern, Craig (April 1, 1988). "SENTINEL'S HEALY WINS PULITZER FOR GROWTH EDITORIALS". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Jane Healy of Orlando Sentinel". pulitzer.org. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Orlando Editorial Writer Wins State Award". Northwest Florida Daily News. Florida. November 20, 1988.Free access icon
  6. ↑ "JANE E. HEALY". Orlando Sentinel. January 1, 2005. Retrieved February 15, 2020.


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