STORYTELLERS
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ARIANA
Ariana Gharib Lee brings narratives on race, gender, and sexuality to life in audio and writing. Before enrolling at Columbia Journalism School, she was a contributor to The ARTery at WBUR and co-hosted the Whitest Cube, a podcast about the art world from the perspective of people of color. Find her on Twitter: @Ariana_Lee93 or IG: @m00v3s.
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ARYANA
Aryana Noroozi is a multimedia journalist based in NYC and Southern California. She covers immigration, urban social issues, and international stories. Aryana’s favorite way to tell stories is from behind the camera. When she is not being held prisoner to Adobe Suite, she is passionate about traveling, yoga, and curating her Soundcloud. Come say hi on her website or on Instagram @arynanaa!
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ENXHI
Enxhi Dylgjeri is an Albanian-born, NYC-raised multimedia journalist. Her background is in investigative photo, video, and audio journalism. She’s a poet, a pet parent, and a confident bouquet arranger. You can follow her on Instagram @enxhidylgjeri and Twitter @_enxhiladas.
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INÈS
Inés Rénique is a journalist based in New York. She reports on gender, immigration, and politics, both in audio and in print. Before attending Columbia Journalism School, she was in Washington, D.C. where she developed communication strategies for nonprofits. You can find her on Twitter: @inesrenique.
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KATA
Kata Stevens began her journalism career arguing about football with her bar regulars. Now, she serves as a managing editor and contributor for Last Word on Sports. Kata is also a host and producer of Under Further Review, a podcast that covers sports from a socio-cultural lens. She is a proud dog mom to Joey, her rescue daughter. Check out her website, or follow her on Twitter: @kkstevens.
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LYDIA
Lydia McMullen-Laird is an audio journalist specializing in climate and environmental reporting. She works as a producer for The Takeaway, a daily national news show by WNYC and Public Radio International. Check out her recent work for The Takeaway or for previous outlets, including her climate reporting in China. Twitter: @lydiamcmlaird.
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MASHA
Masha Udensiva-Brenner is a New York-based audio and print journalist. She hosted and produced the Expert Opinions – Russia, Eurasia podcast at Eurasianet.org. Her writing has appeared in Guernica, the New Republic, the Awl, and other publications. Select work at mashaudensivabrenner.com. Twitter: @MashaUBrenner.
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NOOR
Noor Kalouti is a Palestinian audio and print journalist based in New York. She covers arts & culture, music, and race — specifically in the context of the M.E.N.A region and its diaspora. Before enrolling in Columbia Journalism School she ran her own music blog and hosted “The Overdue Review,” a monthly podcast reviewing prominent experimental artists. Find her work on www.muffakirah.com or follow her Twitter @muffakirah.
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REBECCA
Rebecca Kelliher is an audio and print journalist focused on criminal justice, gender, and education. She works as an editor for Columbia University's central development office. Check out her recent work in Columbia Magazine, an alumni publication. Twitter: @KelliherRebecca.
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BECCA
Rebecca Clark-Callender is an audio and print journalist. She's passionate about science, politics, and shea butter. Before Columbia, she spent most of her time playing basketball and interning at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Media Matters for America. Find her work on SoundCloud; find her humor on Twitter at @itsreallyflick.
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SYRA
Syra Oritz-Blanes is a Puerto Rican investigative journalist with a background in print and radio. She covers gender, human rights, and natural disasters. Before Columbia, she was the podcast coordinator for The Philadelphia Citizen, a solutions journalism media outlet. You can find her at the nearest park frolicking with Maya, her 2-year-old Boston Terrier. A more practical way to find her is on Twitter at @syraob.
Editors
Heba
Heba Elorbany is a podcast, documentary and live show producer based in New York. @heba_elorbany
Daniel
Daniel Alarcon is the executive producer of Radio Ambulante, and teaches at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Twitter: @DanielGAlarcon