¡Hola! My name is Gabriela Barzallo
I am an Ecuadorian-American bilingual journalist, documentary producer, consultant and media entrepreneur based between New York City and Latin America.
I was born and raised in Ecuador and moved to the U.S. to pursue my dream of becoming a journalist—a path made possible by my immigrant mother.
I graduated from NYU with a BA in Media, Culture, and Communication and specialize in stories that bridge Latin America and the United States.
From New York to Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia, and deep into the Amazon rainforest, journalism has taken me across borders. My reporting focuses on human rights, environmental justice, immigration, and inter-American politics, bringing underreported voices to the forefront.
My work is published in The Guardian, Al Jazeera, AJ+, BBC Future, El País, and more, where I explore these issues through in-depth storytelling and investigative reporting.
The depth of my international reporting has been made possible by the support of fellowships and awards that have helped me grow as a journalist and expand my global network. I am grateful to have been recognized by:
Beyond reporting, I’ve also shared my experience in journalism and storytelling, speaking at international events and training journalists on new ways to report the stories that matter.
Speaker at Zarelia Feminist Journalism in Latin America Festival – Quito, Ecuador (September 2024)
Panelist at Covering the Crisis of Security in Ecuador in American Media Outlets – New York (July 2024)
Trainer: Certified Solutions Journalism Network Instructor
Here is a selection of my journalism and documentary work:
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Al Jazeera: US election campaigns shift strategies as Latino voter allegiances change
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The Guardian: Stickers, soap and legal help: the rise of Mexico City’s ‘feminist markets’
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Al Jazeera: ‘Modern-day slaves’ seek justice in landmark trial
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Al Jazeera: In Brazil, an abortion debate pits feminists against the church
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El Pais: Nina Gualinga levanta la voz contra violencia de género que sufren las mujeres indígenas
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Al Jazeera: ‘The only way for us to survive’: The life of a New York City candy seller
A Toxic Legacy (Director)
A short documentary on three decades of pollution and government neglect in the Ecuadorian Amazon stemming from Texaco Chevron’s operations. It highlights the ongoing impunity and the communities’ fight for justice. (In production)
EcuaYork (Producer) Social Media
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Social Media 〰️
As a millennial, I see social media as a powerful tool to amplify important stories and make them resonate with a wider audience. Here are some examples of journalism turned into viral content:
Consulting Services:
Storytelling isn’t just for journalism—it’s a powerful tool for impact. Looking to amplify your message, grow your audience, or develop a media strategy that resonates?
I help NGOs, cultural institutions, civic organizations, etc, to craft compelling narratives that engage and inspire action. From storytelling & editorial development to audience growth strategies, I help organizations connect with communities across the U.S. and Latin America through media creation, translation, digital strategy, in-depth research, and more.
Past and current clients include:
Reach out to learn more about my work and achievements with each organization.
Media Entrepreneurship:
But beyond working with organizations, I’m also building something of my own…
After graduating from the Google News Initiative Entrepreneur Program and the Craig Newmark Journalism School Creators Program, I am building LAT MEDIA, a digital media startup and production company connecting Latin America to its U.S diasporas.
It’s a work in progress, and I’m looking for partners who believe in the power of storytelling to help bring this vision to life.
