Sally Stapleton

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Sally Stapleton is an American photojournalist.

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Sally was born in Kennett, Missouri; her father was the publisher of the local newspaper, the "Daily Dunklin Democrat".

For over ten years she worked for the Associated Press, resigning in December 2003 from the position of executive photo editor. She was responsible for leading the teams of photographers that covered Princess Diana's funeral, the September 11 attacks, the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the 1998 United States embassy bombings. For the latter two events, she led a team of AP photojournalists who won a Pulitzer prize for their work.

In 2004, Ms. Stapleton was on the "short list" to be the director of photography for the New York Times, but the position went to Michele McNally.

In 2008, Ms. Stapleton will assume the role of Assistant Managing Editor overseeing online, photo and graphics operations for The Day newspaper in New London, CT.

Ms. Stapleton is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.