STORYTELLERS
Journalists, writers, and thought leaders who are shaping the narrative and propelling the story of healthcare innovation
Nicholas St. Fleur
Science + Health Reporter
Freelance (Formerly STAT)
Nicholas St. Fleur is an award-winning science and health journalist based in the Washington D.C., area. He previously worked for STAT, The New York Times, and The Atlantic. At STAT, he covered the intersection of race, medicine, and the life sciences and hosted the health equity podcast "Color Code." He also emceed, programmed, and moderated STAT summits and other live events. Some notable figures he has interviewed onstage include Dr. Anthony Fauci, pop star Nick Jonas, 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki, astronaut Nicole Stott, and former surgeon general Dr. Jerome Adams.
Q: What motivates you to continue working towards change each day?
A: I’m driven by journalism’s power to advance health equity, deliver facts, and tell the truth, especially for communities too often overlooked.