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Darla is the managing editor for visual journalism for The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit newsroom and innovation lab. She oversees the work of the photo and data visuals teams and works closely with the product, engineering and design teams to elevate the Tribune’s visual journalism. She also develops editorial and product workflows and project manages national partnerships, including the Tribune’s shared investigative team with ProPublica. Previously, she was the data visuals editor, leading a team of developers at the intersection of graphics and news applications. Before joining the Tribune, Darla worked at The Washington Post and the Tampa Bay Times. She also serves on the board of Investigative Reporters and Editors. She is a Colorado native with a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri.