Amy Pyle is the Executive Editor-in-Chief of Civil Beat, having joined the staff in September 2024.

Amy has run teams focused on investigations and enterprise for nearly two decades, most recently as Managing Editor for Investigations and Storytelling at USA TODAY. With over three decades of experience in the field, Amy has held leadership positions at several other renowned news organizations, including serving as the Editor-in-Chief at Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting, where she led investigative journalism initiatives, and as Assistant Managing Editor for Projects and Investigation at The Sacramento Bee. Previously she worked in various roles at the Los Angeles Times, including guiding coverage of the Northridge Earthquake from the parking lot of the quake-damaged San Fernando Valley newsroom, contributing to the package that won a staff Pulitzer Prize.

Amy is an avid hiker and loves all things outdoors, so she looks forward to exploring the natural beauty of the islands. She also wants to learn about the untold stories of Hawaii – especially ones Civil Beat can tell to expose solvable problems. Get in touch via email at apyle@civilbeat.org or text her at 808 650 8691.