Remembering Diana R. Fuentes
Michael Morisy, Muck Rock (Mar. 23, 2026)
The journalism and transparency communities lost a true leader and friend with the passing of Diana R. Fuentes, executive director of Investigative Reporters and Editors. IRE shared that she passed suddenly this past Friday.
She was an inspiring presence, representing not just IRE but the power of a free press and an informed public. She consistently championed the right to know, the right to report and the need for newsrooms to better reflect their communities. She brought her energy and optimism to bear on strengthening and expanding the community of journalists, as well as helping make sure that the next generation had access to the resources, training and support they need to do their work ethically and effectively.
Over the years, her thoughtfulness and enthusiasm touched MuckRock’s staff and community in many ways, whether in spearheading new training opportunities or connecting with journalists around the country to help tackle critical transparency challenges. Shortly before her death, Fuentes joined us at Sunshine Fest, moderating a panel that shared insights from veteran reporters on how to make the most of public records laws.
Our thoughts are with Fuentes’ family, colleagues and the many people she has inspired through an incredible career.
***
Read the original post here.
IRS’s original press release can be found here.