Jehan Jillani is the Visuals Director at The Atlantic, where she oversees photography and art direction for the publication's daily stories and digital features.
Jehan began her career as a digital photo editor at The New Yorker. She has also served as the picture and visuals editor at The Guardian US, and as a photo editor at National Geographic, where she contributed to the publication’s environmental coverage.
Passionate about discovering, developing, and championing new work, she regularly conducts portfolio reviews and has served on the jury for prestigious awards such as the Catchlight Global Fellowship, the Overseas Press Club Awards, and the Alexia Grant. Jehan has spoken about her work at Columbia University, Smith College, and the Massachusetts College of Art, and she is a member of the Professional Advisory Board for the Smith College Journalism concentration.
Born and raised in Islamabad, Pakistan, Jehan graduated from Smith College with a degree in Studio Art and Government.
