Michelle Baruchman currently works as a political reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and is a former engagement reporter for The Seattle Times Mental Health Project. On the mental health team, she focused on providing accessible mental health resources for readers in addition to reporting stories, leading the team’s promotion efforts and social media, and coordinating events. She previously covered transportation and education at The Seattle Times. At The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, she covers Georgia politics, including the state General Assembly, the Congressional delegation, and elections.