Our editors are Alexis Clark and Kris Rios
Evelyn Ahdieh is a master’s student at Columbia Journalism School. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, she holds a B.A. from Northwestern University in political science and global health studies. Her reporting interests include health, business and investigations. Find her on LinkedIn.
Cristina Alvarez is from Anaheim, California. She earned a B.A. from UC Irvine in education sciences before coming to Columbia Journalism School. Find her on LinkedIn.
Sofia Brazda is a graduate student in the data program at Columbia Journalism School. Originally from Los Angeles, she studied computer science at San Francisco State University. Before coming to Columbia, she did web development and copywriting. Her reporting interests include healthcare, technology, and arts and culture. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Caitlin Doherty is a master’s student at Columbia Journalism School. Originally from Florida, she earned her B.A. in English from Florida State University. While there, she wrote for two publications, primarily covering sports, culture and entertainment.
Defne Feyzioglu is a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School from Istanbul, Turkey. She completed her undergraduate studies in McGill University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Her interests include covering institutional accountability, politics, gender, and local New York City stories.
Harry Frahn is a graduate student in data journalism at Columbia Journalism School. Originally from California, he studied public policy at UCLA before moving to New York in 2023. Before journalism, he worked in local government and urban policy research. He covers local politics and how the decisions made in government affect the lives of New Yorkers. Reach him on Signal @hfrahn.13.
Achilles Frangos is a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School, originally from Athens, Greece. He completed his B.A. at Columbia College and previously served as the editorial page editor of the Columbia Daily Spectator. He reports on politics, policy, and government. He can be contacted at af3115@columbia.edu.
Celeste Hoberman is a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School, originally from London, England. She holds a B.A. in Classics from University College London, where she was a columnist for Rendezvous magazine. She previously worked at the marketing firm WPP Open and the creative brand agency Publicis Luxe. Her reporting focuses on business and technology, and how they shape society. Contact her by email: ch4092@columbia.edu
Wardah Kamran is a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School and a reporter from Northern Virginia. Born in Pakistan and raised in Canada, she has lived in three countries, an experience that shaped her interest in international reporting. Find her on LinkedIn.
Olivia McAlpine is in the data journalism program at Columbia Journalism School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and cognitive science from Columbia University. She is from Toronto, Canada, and previously worked as a full-time professional ballet dancer with the Sarasota Ballet and Orlando Ballet. Her reporting interests include science, technology, and arts and culture. Contact her via email.
Karin Novelia is pursuing a dual master’s degree in journalism and computer science at Columbia University. Originally from Indonesia, she’s lived in the Philippines, Singapore and the United States. The experiences have inspired an interest in international and cultural reporting. Find her on LinkedIn or email her at kai.novelia23@gmail.com.
Michelangelo Pellis is an M.S. student at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He earned a B.A. with honors in journalism from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, where he received an outstanding student award for his work at a campus magazine. He was also a finalist for a Pittsburgh Black Media Federation Award for a profile on a Pittsburgh-based author. Michelangelo reports on health, arts and culture and local news.
Victoria Taylor is from Richmond, Kentucky, and graduated with a B.A. in journalism from Texas A&M University, where she reported on sports and co-hosted a broadcast show. Victoria wants to become a sports broadcaster and cover Olympic sports. Find her on LinkedIn
Cordelia Weld is a master’s student at Columbia Journalism School. She grew up in New York City and Greenwich, Connecticut. Cordelia earned her B.A. in journalism from the University of Southern California, where she was a multimedia journalist, anchor, and producer for Annenberg TV News. Find her on LinkedIn.
Sabine Zednik-Hammonds is from Brussels, Belgium. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oxford. Fluent in French and Japanese, she’s contributed to publications such as Envoy and The Brussels Times, and aspires to become a foreign correspondent. Find her on LinkedIn.
Chujiao Zhang is a graduate student at Columbia Journalism School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting and television writing and directing. She’s interested in affordability and international affairs, and aspires to be a visual journalist. Contact her by email: cz2996@columbia.edu