Prior to joining El Tiempo Latino, Fabianna graduated from American University with her bachelors in journalism, bridging politics and the media working at the School of Communications and studying mis- and disinformation with the University Honors Program. Throughout her time at AU, she worked as a digital journalist for NBC10 Boston and worked with in the student newsroom of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. She also received scholarship opportunities from The LAGRANT Foundation, and continued exploring political communications as an intern with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Raised in a household of Venezuelan journalists, her passion for reporting began at just seven years old when she was first publishing Spanish-language interviews with musicians, politicians, and public figures. She is thrilled to return to Spanish reporting with El Tiempo Latino, and cannot wait to cover the local government and communities that welcomed her into the world of local journalism.
Beat: Latino Community and DC Metro Area Local Government Reporter
Latino communities in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia face significant challenges, including disparities in education, access to affordable housing, healthcare inequities, and barriers to civic engagement. These issues are compounded by systemic obstacles that limit their ability to hold public officials accountable. This reporter examines the policies and actions of local governments, investigates their impact on Latino residents, and explores whether proposed solutions address these community needs effectively.