We’re kicking off our second season with a conversation between mentor alum and debut author of The Waves Take You Home, María Alejandra Barrios Velez, and Mentee Fiona Hernandez.
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Fiona Hernandez
(she/her) Mentee
Fiona Hernandez graduated from college last year with her B.A. in Journalism. Ever since she was a child, she watched the Today show every morning with her family. That inspired her to go into journalism because she wanted to travel around the world and share other people's stories. She loves to read, write, travel, and meditate. Her passion for journalism, communications, and public relations has shown her that storytelling is a powerful tool. She is excited to share her writing with all of you and create new stories!
Favorite Authors & Artists
Joyce Carol Oates, Maya Angelou, Melissa Febos
Artist‘s Statement
I'm a communications professional that shares a passion for writing and storytelling so that other people's voices are heard. My work as a creator and even in my time studying journalism taught me that people's stories matter. I've written several news stories based on a variety of topics related to politics, pop culture, and human interest stories. I've also written short stories about my life. My work revolves around nonfictional pieces to demonstrate important stories that matter.
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I Once Thought I Knew Myself
This piece offers a discussion on how 2020 was a year that gave me time to reflect on myself.
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Becoming a Woman [Reader] Writer
This piece showcases the power of female writers. Cristina and Fiona showcased how they started writing and pursued a career in writing.