I am a bilingual journalism student at the University of Florida, specializing in broadcast journalism with a minor in Latin American studies. I am the executive producer for Noticias WUFT for 2025–2026, and I have worked as a social media strategist and digital content creator for four years at a non-profit organization.
President NAHJ Gator Chapter
I serve as the president of the Gator Chapter for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, helping more students find opportunities and advocating for our Hispanic journalism community
Articles
El choque entre el desarrollo inmobiliario y las tierras agrícolas en Florida
A solo unos pasos de sus plantas, el ruido de la maquinaria marca el avance de un proyecto inmobiliario. En Newberry, Florida, un agricultor que trabaja la tierra desde 1997 hoy enfrenta los retos de convivir con un nuevo desarrollo que se expande rápidamente a su alrededor.
“¡Compré para hacer un sancocho!” La apertura de Bravo Supermarkets en el norte central de Florida emociona a la comunidad hispana
El futuro de más de 300.000 venezolanos en EE.UU. depende de estas demandas
El próximo lunes 24 de marzo se llevará a cabo en California la audiencia de la primera demanda presentada en contra de la eliminación del Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) para venezolanos.
$500,000 grant to help Gainesville curb regional gun violence, focus on tech hubs
Gainesville’s mayor addressed gun violence prevention in his State of the City address on Wednesday, as part of a collaborative initiative with Alachua County to allocate a $500,000 grant toward preventative programs, including the creation of technology hubs.
Rick Scott y Debbie Mucarsel-Powell reconocen el poder del voto latino
A días de las elecciones, el senador Rick Scott y la candidata demócrata Debbie Mucarsel-Powell se presentaron en el centro de la Florida en busca del voto latino. Esta carrera pudiera definir el balance en el senado federal.La ex congresista Mucarsel-Powell, una inmigrante de origen ecuatoriano, conoce de cerca las oportunidades de llegar a un país nuevo. Después de vivir bajo un gobierno militar en su país, ella planea crear más oportunidades para todos los Floridianos. Mucarsel-Powell busca c...
Organizaciones comunitarias traen esperanza tras el huracán Milton
Hope CommUnity Center unió a cientos de familias de Florida Central en un evento en Apopka, el sábado en la tarde para brindar ayuda después del huracán Milton.En el Hope CommUnity Center South, la organización proporcionó más de 2.000 comidas calientes gratuitas, cajas de alimentos no perecederos, cajas de agua, asistencia médica, y recursos de asistencia post huracán.La organización sin fines de lucro se encarga de ayudar a comunidades desfavorecidas y marginadas de Florida. Ayudan a más de 20...
Multimedia Journalist
Hurricane Helene left $116 million in agricultural losses, farmers brace for another storm
Hurricane Helene caused an estimated $116.5 million in agricultural losses across Florida last year, according to officials with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
"Nuestra Gente" Hispanic Heritage Month Segment
As the executive producer for Hispanic Heritage Month, I created a special segment for our Noticias WUFT show to highlight members of the Hispanic community.
Demo Reel 2026
Bilingual Demo Reel 2025-2026
Internships
Summer 2025 Telemundo NBC News Intern Nueva Inglaterra
Assisted with daily newscast production and field reporting, including writing scripts, conducting interviews, and preparing broadcast elements. Produced and ran the 5:30 p.m. newscast in DALET, created bilingual content for broadcast and digital platforms, and pitched original story ideas in editorial meetings.
Summer 2024 NAHJ Intern
I got the opportunity to be the Summer 2024 Communications Intern for NAHJ during their 40th conference. I contributed with tasks like social media management, media relations, and supporting the communications director. I assisted with content creation and the mobile app, as well as supporting the "More Latinos In News" campaign. During the conference, I was responsible for covering the event through real-time Instagram/Facebook stories, videos, and posts.
Photo Stories
Tu Fiesta Radio Festival
A Colombian married couple sells paella at the festival. Paula Villegas, a 48-year-old from Colombia, recently moved to Gainesville from New Jersey with her husband, John Lotero, a 46-year-old also from Colombia. Villegas served a plate for a customer. Their business, La Paella offers a Spanish-style rice dish with seafood. Photo by Oriana Torre.
Tu Fiesta Radio Festival
Gainesville residents from Venezuela and Puerto Rico play a domino tournament. Hector Palacio, a 48-year-old from Venezuela, throws one of his last dominoes—a tile with one dot and a blank—while reminiscing about playing in the streets of his home country. The players are using the Dominican style for the tournament. Photo by Oriana Torre.
Tu Fiesta Radio Festival
Willy Chirino, a 77-year-old Cuban singer, perfoms as the headliner for the third annual Tu Fiesta Radio Festival on Nov. 1 at Bo Diddley Plaza in Gainesville. Chirino is an internationally recognized artist known for his salsa and merengue music. A festival attendee held a Cuban flag. Photo by Oriana Torre.
Orlando's Non-Profit Youth Orchestra Cultivates Passion for Music in Kids
Andres Mora, 8, and Paula Largo, 8, focus on practicing the violin during rehearsal.
Orlando's Non-Profit Youth Orchestra Cultivates Passion for Music in Kids
After 2 hours of rehearsal, Juan Carlos, 12, displays tired body language as he reclines against his double bass.
Orlando's Non-Profit Youth Orchestra Cultivates Passion for Music in Kids
Venezuelan Musicians, Paula Largo, 8, Andres Mora, 8, and Juan Carlos Reverol, 12, take a well-deserved break from rehearsal at Youth Orchestra United.