Hadley Barndollar
About Hadley Barndollar
Hadley Barndollar serves as the New England Regional Reporter for Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, focusing on narrative reporting and investigative journalism. With a background in various reporting roles and recognition for her work on significant social issues, she has contributed to the discourse on inequality and community solutions.
Work at Gannett
Hadley Barndollar serves as a New England Regional Reporter at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. She has held this position since 2021, focusing on reporting in the Greater Boston area. In her role, she covers a variety of topics that impact the region, including social issues and community-based solutions.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Prior to her current role, Barndollar worked at Seacoast Media Group in various capacities, including Kittery and Portsmouth Reporter and Regional Reporter from 2018 to 2021. She also served as an Exeter Reporter from 2016 to 2018. Her experience includes freelance reporting for Foster's Daily Democrat and an internship at MetroWest Daily News.
Education and Expertise
Barndollar earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Journalism from the University of New Hampshire, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also attended Nashoba Regional High School and Berklee College of Music, completing a Songwriting Program from 2010 to 2011. Her educational background supports her focus on narrative reporting and investigative journalism.
Achievements in Reporting
Barndollar has received multiple state and regional awards for her reporting in areas such as human interest, social issues, and education. Notably, she was awarded the New England Newspaper and Press Association Reporter of the Year in 2020. Her reporting has addressed significant issues including the opioid crisis, child welfare, and public health.
Focus Areas in Journalism
Barndollar specializes in narrative reporting and investigative long-form journalism. She covers critical topics such as inequality, underserved populations, and community resilience. Her work often highlights systemic issues and seeks to provide insights into the challenges faced by various communities.