ABOUT TATIANA
Tatiana Alejandra is a multimedia reporter with a strong passion for storytelling that has been fueled by a lifelong admiration for journalism. She firmly believes that empathy is the most crucial characteristic a journalist can possess -- humans who power a story are more important than any headline. Her commitment to this principle is evident in her diverse body of work and guides her future endeavors. Tatiana's empathetic approach allows her to connect deeply with her subjects, bringing their stories to life with compassion and authenticity.
She is a recent graduate from the New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute receiving her Master’s in Journalism. Joining the 'Reporting The Nation & New York' cohort at NYU, Tatiana honed her skills in multimedia reporting through photojournalism, audio reporting, video editing, writing, and broadcast production. Her academic journey began at Rollins College where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communications, laying her foundation in social media and media studies.
Born and raised in Queens as a second-generation Cuban-American, her diverse upbringing inspired her to uncover compelling stories, highlight underrepresented communities, and bring social issues to light. Tatiana put her words into action by writing a long-form piece for NAHJ's Palabra about Florida's new anti-immigration law that enforces strict measures against undocumented immigrants, which as led to social repercussions around the Latino community. She also dedicated her investigative Master's Capstone Project to shed light on parents and families who have been faced child abuse misdiagnosis in situations where the children are suffering from rare genetic diseases.
Tatiana has also presented pivotal societal issues in engaging formats across various media platforms. As an intern for WYD Media Management, she produced two 20-minute podcast episodes about current social problems facing Americans. For six months, Tatiana heavily researched and interviewed Americans throughout the 50 states to learn more about gun violence and abortion reform.
She has also spent a few days in Racine and Kenosha in order to lead photography efforts for NYU's Pavement Pieces that covered the 2022 midterm elections in Wisconsin. Tatiana has also edited, produced, and delivered various day-of reporting packages about various issues effecting New Yorkers -- such as gentrification taking over Spanish Harlem, State Legislator Zohran Mamdani's 'Fix The MTA' campaign, and Former President Donald Trump's Indictment in 2023.