Ylan Mui is an Asian-American journalist known for her expertise in financial reporting. She graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans, earning a degree in communications with double minors in biology and philosophy. Dedicated to advancing diversity in the newsroom, she is also a graduate of the Asian American Journalists Association’s (AAJA) Executive Leadership Program and has served as the vice president of the AAJA’s Washington, D.C. chapter.
Mui began her journalism career covering subprime lending, consumer finance, retail, and education—topics that laid the foundation for her later specialization in economic policy and regulatory affairs.
Ylan Mui worked as a financial reporter at The Washington Post, where she was responsible for covering the Federal Reserve and broader economic issues. Her reporting at the Post gave her national recognition as a thoughtful and informed journalist capable of breaking down complex financial topics for general audiences. During her time there, she reported on pivotal events including the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and federal monetary policy developments.
| Net Worth 2021: | 1 million |
