Jane Elizabeth Healy (born May 9, 1949) is an American journalist. She was the recipient of the ''

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''’s first

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Early life and education

Healy was born on May 9, 1949 in Washington, D.C., to parents Paul and Connie. She graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1967 and attended the

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where she earned a

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degree in 1971.

Career

After earning her bachelor's degree, Healy accepted a position as a copy aide at the

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, before moving to Florida to work for the ''

.'' In 1988, Healy became the first Sentinel writer to receive the

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, for her series on the protesting against overdevelopment in Florida's Orange County. She was later awarded ''The Paul Hansell Award for Distinguished Achievement in Florida Journalism.'' Healy eventually became the Sentinel's vice president and editorial page editor.

References

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