Everyone who contributes to 15 West
Keila Gallardo (she/he/they) is a freelance editor, translator (ENG/ESP), and sometimes writer.
NaBeela is a Chicago-based journalist writing about what's possible. She's a fierce advocate of the arts and brings people together around literature and culture. Read more: nabeelawashington.com
Liana Ordoñez is an aspiring bilingual journalist whose work nationally and internationally has an emphasis on social justice. She continues to grow her experience highlighting the stories and voices of the marginalized.
Georgia Rau is a freelance writer and journalist based in Evanston, Ill. focused on local news and politics. She is a junior at Northwestern University studying journalism and political science.
Natalia Madrigal (she/her/hers) is a graduate student at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, specializing in video & broadcast with a focus on audio production.
Nel is a editor and emerging journalist studying at DePaul University.
Kristian is a Chicago-based freelance arts and culture journalist. She’s passionate about capturing authentic stories, analyzing various art forms, and examining how systems show up in everyday life.
Alondra Carmona is a resident of Little Village and an emerging writer.
Nasser is a Louisiana-born musician, artist, and emerging journalist.
Alexa Bermudez is a Communication and Media major at DePaul University, originally from Chicago, Illinois. She has a deep passion for storytelling, entertainment media, and Black media culture.
Nathan Borja is an emerging photojournalist and student at Northeastern Illinois University.
Genesis Falls, known as "Geno", is a film photographer in Chicago whose work explores the raw essence of humanity through black-and-white film.
A multimedia journalist with a heart for the people. She's centers connection, transparency and empathy in every story.
Lauren Neher is an aspiring writer and journalist with an interest exploring community issues in and around Chicago, queer history, and culture.
Zoë Takaki is a multi-media journalist based in Chicago whose work emphasizes hyper-local journalism and politics. Takaki graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2023 with a degree in journalism and has written for publications across Chicago.
An aspiring environmental journalist who is passionate on reporting about the changing world around us. I take pride in being multi-faceted, and aim to continue growing my skills throughout school.
Sumaiyya is a senior at Northeastern Illinois University, where she is majoring in English and minoring in Media. She is passionate about writing and photography, and hopes to use her skills to serve the Muslim community.
Caroline Keane studied Political Science and Political Economics in their undergraduate studies and went on to obtain a Master’s Degree in Journalism. Their areas of interest include the environment, mass incarceration, community, arts and culture.
Aïcha Camara is a Chicago-based data journalist. They lead Surveilling Sex Work, an investigative project exploring the surveillance systems, AI tech, and policies contributing to the criminalization of sex workers. Read more: aichacamara.me/ssw/
Student at DePaul University. Assistant News Editor of the DePaulia.
Iris Jing is a fine arts artist and writer.
I’m a bilingual newsroom leader, award-winning visual journalist with 20+ years of experience delivering impactful storytelling across digital platforms. I specialize in leading visual teams, leading teams in digital strategy and audience growth.
Samantha Monje is a Northwestern University journalism student and Pathways intern for Borderless Magazine. Contact Samantha at samantha@borderlessmag.org
Maya Swan-Sullivan is a senior journalism major, with a minor in creative writing. She covers Columbia classes and Chicago festivals and events. Swan-Sullivan joined The Chronicle in June 2023.
