Mythili Sampathkumar

Mythili Sampathkumar

My name is Mythili and I am freelance print and online journalist but am also a staff reporter for The Independent. 

My latest work can be found here: http://independent.co.uk/author/mythili-sampathkumar

Prior to becoming a writer, I worked for several years in corporate global trade compliance, providing services on import/export controls, logistics, and risk analysis. I am also a Licensed U.S. Customs Broker. 

I have a B.A. from the University of Maryland-College Park and did my MA graduate work at Johns Hopkins. 

My main beats include: 
Breaking News
New York-based stories
Washington, DC politics 
United Nations (I hold press accreditation at UN Headquarters)
Climate Change (political and social impact on women, conflict, health. I also cover the UN negotiations process for a global climate change agreement)