Chesterfield County Accountability Reporter

Eleanor Shaw

Eleanor Shaw is an accountability reporter at The Richmonder in Chesterfield County. Before joining Report for America, Shaw was editor-in-chief of James Madison University’s student-run newspaper, The Breeze, for two years. She also covered the Democratic and Republican national conventions on behalf of the Virginia Association of Broadcasters. The summer before her senior year, Shaw interned at The Richmonder. In 2026, she graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's degree in media arts and design with a concentration in journalism.

The Richmonder

The Richmonder serves the Richmond, Virginia area by spotlighting the best of the community, and keeping a watchful eye on those in power. We believe in making news that is reflective of the fullness of the city, and is freely accessible to all.