Megan Verlee

Audio Projects, Executive Producer

@CPRverlee[email protected]

Megan Verlee heads the audio projects unit in the CPR Newsroom, overseeing the production of Colorado Today, Purplish, Colorado In Depth and other on-demand offerings. 

Professional background:
Megan Verlee joined Colorado Public Radio in the spring of 2008, just in time to report on Colorado's important role in the presidential election. As the station's general assignment reporter she covered everything from conservation programs on the eastern plains to natural gas development on the Western Slope, but primarily focused on statehouse coverage.

From 2017 to 2025, Megan managed CPR’s public affairs team, editing coverage of Colorado’s federal delegation as well as state politicians and policies.

Awards:
Megan’s work as both an editor and a reporter has been recognized with numerous state and national awards. Those include a 2025 regional Murrow for continuing coverage of former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters, a 2024 regional Murrow for best news series for an investigation into Colorado’s red flag gun law, and Colorado Broadcasters Association’s 2024 award for best podcast for Purplish.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in sociology, Columbia University.