Ariadna Sandoval covers Pelham (Bronx Community District 11). She recently graduated from Boston University as an opinion staff writer for “The Daily Free Press,” covering entertainment and lifestyle. She was also a contributor and editor for “Boston University News Service,” covering breaking news and community stories. Ariadna also work
Ariadna Sandoval covers Pelham (Bronx Community District 11). She recently graduated from Boston University as an opinion staff writer for “The Daily Free Press,” covering entertainment and lifestyle. She was also a contributor and editor for “Boston University News Service,” covering breaking news and community stories. Ariadna also worked as a feature writer for the “BU Buzz,” focusing on food and community. Originally from Peru, Ariadna speaks fluent
Spanish and English. Her upbringing in Latin America has contributed to her interest in reporting on issues affecting the Latinx community. Ariadna can be reached at aas2401@columbia.edu or @ariadnasandov on Instagram.
Elena Gastaldo covers the Mott Haven, Melrose and Port Morris Communities. Elena is a M.S. graduate student of Columbia Journalism School and previously earned a M.A. degree in International Relations and European Languages from the University of Dundee in Scotland, UK. Prior to The Bronx Bulletin, Elena worked at the Center for Internati
Elena Gastaldo covers the Mott Haven, Melrose and Port Morris Communities. Elena is a M.S. graduate student of Columbia Journalism School and previously earned a M.A. degree in International Relations and European Languages from the University of Dundee in Scotland, UK. Prior to The Bronx Bulletin, Elena worked at the Center for International Policy as Communications and Development Intern, where she conducted in-depth research on arms sales and security sector assistance topics. Other initiatives Elena worked on include the ‘‘Hostage Diplomacy’’ project for Scholars at Risk, where she was part of a team of coders who collected data covering instances of dual nationals taken hostage by states. Elena is fluent in Italian, English and speaks French, German and Spanish. She can be reached at eg3278@columbia.edu.
Elise Ceyral covers community district 7 (Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford) for the Bronx Bulletin. A graduate from Sciences Po (Paris, France), Elise recently interned at L’Obs, where she wrote about women’s rights, education and social justice. She especially enjoyed working on a story about post-MeToo changes in gynecological practices. She
Elise Ceyral covers community district 7 (Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford) for the Bronx Bulletin. A graduate from Sciences Po (Paris, France), Elise recently interned at L’Obs, where she wrote about women’s rights, education and social justice. She especially enjoyed working on a story about post-MeToo changes in gynecological practices. She also interned at France Culture, Spicee and ENTR, and was an editor at La Péniche, Sciences Po’s student newspaper. Elise speaks French and English and can be reached at ec3754@columbia.edu or on Twitter/X @eliseceyral.
Eryn Davis primarily covers the neighborhoods within Community Board District 4, including Highbridge, Mt. Eden, and Concourse, the home of Yankee Stadium. Prior to The Bronx Bulletin, Eryn spent five years in management consulting where she studied agile change leadership and employee engagement, advising leaders on opportunities to enge
Eryn Davis primarily covers the neighborhoods within Community Board District 4, including Highbridge, Mt. Eden, and Concourse, the home of Yankee Stadium. Prior to The Bronx Bulletin, Eryn spent five years in management consulting where she studied agile change leadership and employee engagement, advising leaders on opportunities to engender trust and better respond to the needs of their workforce. Eryn can be reached at ecd2164@columbia.edu or @eryndav on Twitter and Instagram.
Fahima Degia covers the Bronx District 12; Baychester, Eastchester, Edenwald, Fishbay, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, and Woodlawn, for the Bronx Bulletin. Fahima is a graduate student at Columbia Journalism school, she grew up in the Bronx. Fahima previously graduated with her Bachelors from Marymount Manhattan College where she studied Poli
Fahima Degia covers the Bronx District 12; Baychester, Eastchester, Edenwald, Fishbay, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, and Woodlawn, for the Bronx Bulletin. Fahima is a graduate student at Columbia Journalism school, she grew up in the Bronx. Fahima previously graduated with her Bachelors from Marymount Manhattan College where she studied Political Science and Human Rights, with a minor in Sociology and History. Fahima has previous experience in journalism writing and being an editor for her undergrad and high school papers. Fahima has also interned at multiple companies; including the United Nation’s Non-Government sector where she did marketing, journalism, public relations, and social media for the Scalabrini Immigration Migration Network. Fahima is multilingual and speaks English, Gujarati, and Hindi. Fahima looks forward to audio, investigative and multimedia journalism. Fahima looks forward to covering the Bronx, feel free to contact her about anything at fd2550@columbia.edu.
Faith Wang covers the Hunts Point (Bronx Community District 2). She graduated from Boston
University with a Journalism degree. For the past three years, she worked for Story FM, a nonfiction narrative podcast in mainland China, covering issues related to mental illness, minority groups in foreign countries, and violence against women. She'
Faith Wang covers the Hunts Point (Bronx Community District 2). She graduated from Boston
University with a Journalism degree. For the past three years, she worked for Story FM, a nonfiction narrative podcast in mainland China, covering issues related to mental illness, minority groups in foreign countries, and violence against women. She's now a master's student at Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Fluent in Mandarin and proficient in Japanese. Contact her at w.jingyuan@columbia.edu or on Twitter @FaithWang218186.
Genevieve Charles covers Kingsbridge and Riverdale (Bronx Community District 8). She began her career in editorial writing profiles for entrepreneurs and grew into a love for audio that spanned NPR’s Invisibilia and Beautiful Anonymous. She has marketing experience working for Fairtrade America, working on social media campaigns and editi
Genevieve Charles covers Kingsbridge and Riverdale (Bronx Community District 8). She began her career in editorial writing profiles for entrepreneurs and grew into a love for audio that spanned NPR’s Invisibilia and Beautiful Anonymous. She has marketing experience working for Fairtrade America, working on social media campaigns and editing video content. Eventually after working on several audio projects, she launched her own podcast, When Reality Hits, about the University of Virginia’s Christian culture and its rituals. She has a degree in Media Production from the University of Virginia and is currently a graduate student at the Columbia Journalism School. She is passionate about narrative storytelling and the audio medium, having written for The Cavalier Daily’s podcast. The New York native speaks English and conversational Creole. She can be contacted gc3080@columbia.edu and @gencharless at Twitter.
Himani Pangal covers University Heights (Bronx Community District 5) and is a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School. She earned her undergraduate degree in Journalism from the University of Southern California - Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. During her career in journalism, she was an online editor for an inde
Himani Pangal covers University Heights (Bronx Community District 5) and is a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School. She earned her undergraduate degree in Journalism from the University of Southern California - Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. During her career in journalism, she was an online editor for an independent magazine publication, GEN-ZINE, dedicated towards contemporary issues through the lens of Generation Z. She was also a reporter for Annenberg News, where she covered local issues within the South Los Angeles community. Much of Pangal’s writing covers criminal justice reform and United States politics. She can be reached by email at hp2650@columbia.edu.
Isis Blachez covers East Tremont and West Farms (Community District 6). Originally from France, Isis Blachez is now a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School after obtaining a dual bachelor degree from Sciences Po Paris and Columbia University where she covered the sociology of social media and the digitalization of journalism. Rec
Isis Blachez covers East Tremont and West Farms (Community District 6). Originally from France, Isis Blachez is now a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School after obtaining a dual bachelor degree from Sciences Po Paris and Columbia University where she covered the sociology of social media and the digitalization of journalism. Recently, she interned for Les Echos in Paris in the international service to report on world politics and climate change. She can be contacted at iab2133@columbia.edu and +1 (646) 906 3041.
Katharina Heflik covers the Bronx Community District 3 (Morrisania, Claremont, Crotona Park East) for the Bronx Bulletin. Before attending Columbia Journalism School, she lived in Germany's capital Berlin where she received her bachelor's degree in cultural history and theory. Katharina previously worked at the Zeit Online newsdesk and di
Katharina Heflik covers the Bronx Community District 3 (Morrisania, Claremont, Crotona Park East) for the Bronx Bulletin. Before attending Columbia Journalism School, she lived in Germany's capital Berlin where she received her bachelor's degree in cultural history and theory. Katharina previously worked at the Zeit Online newsdesk and did freelance writing for Zeit Online Magazin and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, where she published a regular column about student life in Berlin. She is fluent in English and German and can be reached at kh3266@columbia.edu or on Twitter and Instagram @katharinaheflik.
Lilou Margueron covers the Bronx Community Board 5 (University Heights, Fordham, Morris Heights and Mount Hope) for The Bronx Bulletin and is a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School. She grew up in France and recently graduated from Sciences Po Paris, where she studied social sciences and humanities with a regional focus on the A
Lilou Margueron covers the Bronx Community Board 5 (University Heights, Fordham, Morris Heights and Mount Hope) for The Bronx Bulletin and is a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School. She grew up in France and recently graduated from Sciences Po Paris, where she studied social sciences and humanities with a regional focus on the Asia-Pacific. She is drawn to a wide range of topics including various social issues, culture, and the environment. Lilou is fluent in French and English, and she can be reached at ljm2201@columbia.edu. Feel free to contact her about anything related to Community District 5 or the wider NYC!
Rachel Kahn covers Hunts Point for the Bronx Bulletin. Before coming to Columbia Journalism School, Rachel led social media marketing and outreach for Delfina, a startup aiming to intervene in the maternal health crisis. Originally from Lexington, MA, Rachel has lived in Brooklyn since 2021. She covers stories related to gender, sexuality
Rachel Kahn covers Hunts Point for the Bronx Bulletin. Before coming to Columbia Journalism School, Rachel led social media marketing and outreach for Delfina, a startup aiming to intervene in the maternal health crisis. Originally from Lexington, MA, Rachel has lived in Brooklyn since 2021. She covers stories related to gender, sexuality, and equity. Rachel speaks fluent English, and has a basic understanding of Spanish. Rachel can be reached at 631-880-2930 or by email at r.kahn@columbia.edu.
Shiyang (Rachel) Yi covers Soundview, Parchester, and the rest of Bronx Community District 9 for the Bronx Bulletin. She is now a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School, and she graduated from Boston University in May 2023, where she got a dual degree in Journalism and Economics. Rachel is a student journalist with hands-on experi
Shiyang (Rachel) Yi covers Soundview, Parchester, and the rest of Bronx Community District 9 for the Bronx Bulletin. She is now a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School, and she graduated from Boston University in May 2023, where she got a dual degree in Journalism and Economics. Rachel is a student journalist with hands-on experience writing, editing, producing, and publishing reports, articles, and live news shows for global audiences. She is an international student from China, speaking both Mandarin and English fluently. Rachel’s passion lies in uncovering and sharing compelling stories that revolve around social issues and business developments within the landscape of the South Bronx she covers. Join her journey as she delves deeper into the heart of this community, seeking stories that resonate and inspire. Reach out to Rachel at sy3165@columbia.edu with your ideas!
Samuel Eli Shepherd is a graduate student at the Columbia Journalism School, originally from Toronto, Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University in history, literature, and Jewish Studies. During his time at McGill, he wrote for, edited, and eventually ran The Bull & Bear: McGill’s largest student run news magazine. He is
Samuel Eli Shepherd is a graduate student at the Columbia Journalism School, originally from Toronto, Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University in history, literature, and Jewish Studies. During his time at McGill, he wrote for, edited, and eventually ran The Bull & Bear: McGill’s largest student run news magazine. He is interested in reporting arts and culture and highlighting the stories of underserved communities, both in the Bronx and beyond. In his free time, he enjoys running, reading, and musicals. He can be reached at ses2325@columbia.edu.
Trisha Mukherjee covers Parkchester, Soundview, and the rest of Community District 9 for the Bronx Bulletin. She is a print and audio journalist currently studying at Columbia Journalism school. Her work focuses on global human rights, specifically immigration, abortion, decolonization, and the environment. Prior to graduate school, she w
Trisha Mukherjee covers Parkchester, Soundview, and the rest of Community District 9 for the Bronx Bulletin. She is a print and audio journalist currently studying at Columbia Journalism school. Her work focuses on global human rights, specifically immigration, abortion, decolonization, and the environment. Prior to graduate school, she was a Podcast Producer at iHeartMedia, where she produced narrative shows on topics from sheriff deputy gangs in LA to the Partition of India. She has also worked extensively in the nonprofit world. She speaks English, Spanish, and Bengali. She would love to hear from you – reach out to her at tm2754@columbia.edu or find more of her work at www.trishawrites.com.
Yasmine Loh covers Throggs Neck and surrounding neighborhoods in Community District 10. She is currently a graduate student of Columbia Journalism School. Previously, she received a BA from the George Washington University where she was a radio host for the school’s student-run radio station, WRGW District Radio. Her radio show discussed
Yasmine Loh covers Throggs Neck and surrounding neighborhoods in Community District 10. She is currently a graduate student of Columbia Journalism School. Previously, she received a BA from the George Washington University where she was a radio host for the school’s student-run radio station, WRGW District Radio. Her radio show discussed politics and pop culture. For the past two summers, Yasmine has worked as an editorial intern for regional lifestyle publications and magazines in her home country of Singapore. While there, she covered topics of fashion, culture and arts. She also worked on the magazine’s social media team, creating weekly content and modeling. She can be reached at yl5411@columbia.edu.
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