HQ Function

Serves as the central administrative, research, and operational hub for The Trust Project. It coordinates global partnerships, develops standards, and spearheads initiatives to promote journalistic transparency, leveraging the ethical framework of the Markkula Center.

Notable Features:

Situated within the Santa Clara University campus, known for its beautiful mission-style architecture and academic environment. The hosting by the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics is a key feature, providing deep institutional support for ethical considerations in journalism.

Work Culture:

The work culture is mission-driven, collaborative, and intellectually rigorous, reflecting its academic setting and global partnerships. There's a strong emphasis on innovation in journalism, ethical practices, and making a tangible impact on media literacy and trust.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters' location at a renowned center for applied ethics underscores The Trust Project's foundational commitment to integrity and ethical journalism. It provides a neutral, academic base for a global consortium focused on rebuilding trust in news.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' association strongly reflects values of integrity, transparency, accountability, academic rigor, and a commitment to public good—all central to The Trust Project's mission and the ethos of the Markkula Center.

Location:

The Trust Project supports a global network of news organizations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Its functions are supported globally through partnerships with hundreds of news sites that implement the Trust Indicators®, collaborations with technology platforms to surface these indicators, and engagement with journalistic communities worldwide to promote best practices in transparency and ethics.

Street Address:

Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real

City:

Santa Clara

State/Province:

CA

Country:

USA