about me
Alisha Camacho
Over the past decade, I have collaborated with research teams, non-profits, government agencies, and media organizations to raise public awareness on issues ranging from environmental health and small businesses to criminal justice.
My holistic approach to storytelling is shaped by my experiences working in communications, education and journalism.
What I'm up to
I am a full-time graduate student at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism. My objective in pursuing my master's in journalism is to gain practical, relevant skill sets and experiences to adapt to an ever-changing work environment within communications, journalism, and public relations.
Some of my recent work has been published in the Afro, East of the River, and the Baltimore Banner.
As a graduate student, I support the RESPIRAR project, funded by the National Institute of Health and housed in UMD's School of Public Health. The project's research focuses on disparities in respirtatory health outcomes for migrant and seasonal farmworkers. I serve as the Science Communications Research Assistant, collaborating with an interdisciplinary research team to help shape messaging and develop internally and externally facing communication materials.
Prior to attending graduate school, I dedicated a decade to local environmental and equity iniativies in the Washington, D.C. area. My journey began by documenting and sharing the work of D.C. residents fighting for clean air and water in their communities. These experiences taught me firsthand the power of storytelling and led me to produce documentaries and educational programs.
My undergraduate background in environmental studies and geography at the George Washington University (2013) deepend my understanding of interactions between people their built and natural environments. This understanding help me seek diverse perspectives to craft narratives resonating with different audiences.