‘Calling Out Workplace Abuse’ includes a panel led by whistleblower and survivor Lauren Roberts.
Author Archives: Ryan Martin
Alma Mater: John A. Logan Community College; University of Missouri School of Journalism; Washington University in St. Louis Olin Business School
I'm an investigative journalist working as deputy managing editor for Mirror Indy. My team contains reporters on the government, K-12 education, housing, health and data journalism beats. I also serve as lead editor on most investigative projects.
Before coming to Mirror Indy, I worked as an investigative reporter for The Indianapolis Star and State Affairs Indiana. I was part of a team of journalists from four newsrooms who won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting for an investigation that examined K-9 units and the damage inflicted by police dogs.
I also co-authored a series that exposed a death crisis inside Indiana’s county jails. The articles were recognized with an award by Investigative Reporters and Editors, and the Indiana chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has honored my journalism as “Story of the Year” three times.
When I’m not working with this incredible team, I enjoy playing board games with my wife at our house in Irvington and exploring Indiana’s wilderness with our dog, Kenobi.
My phone number is 317-500-4897 and my email address is ryan.martin@mirrorindy.org.
CityWay developer’s past-due loan to Indy is finally paid off
The company made the payment after Mirror Indy and IndyStar reported on missed deadlines.
In the Mirror: Advocates urge Hogsett to save Indy’s at-risk urban forests
Plus: New anonymous petition written to Mayor Hogsett and Osil, and new degrees at IU Indy and Butler.
In the Mirror: Where are the Girl Scouts programs on the Far Eastside?
Plus: We explain another round of proposed changes for high school education.
In the Mirror: New baby boxes in Wayne Township
Plus: Your IndyFringe watch list, the latest on IUPUI’s divorce and the coalition urging an investigation into the Hogsett administration.
In the Mirror: Mayor Hogsett finally speaks (just don’t ask any questions)
After highlights from his 2025 budget proposal, Hogsett paused to acknowledge the behavior of his former top aide, Thomas Cook.
In the Mirror: Fallout continues in Hogsett’s city hall
Plus: BLQ+ Pride, free vaccine clinic and a book-heavy Culture Journal.
In the Mirror: Demands for widespread changes in city’s sexual harassment policies
Lauren Roberts and Caroline Ellert sent their demands to the mayor and council leader.
Trapped: A city leader’s abuse of power and how 3 women got out
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett kept his right-hand man, Thomas Cook, around for nearly a decade despite repeated warnings.
In the Mirror: Chef Oya on her decision to close The TRAP
Plus: A freebie guide to the Indiana State Fair.


