Fernanda Figueroa

Fernanda Figueroa

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Latino Affairs Reporter at The Associated Press

  • Education

    • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

      2017 - 2020
      Bachelor's degree Mass Communications/Political Science
    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2021 - 2024
      Master of Public Affairs Public Affairs
  • Experience

    • U.S. Navy Reserve

      Jan 2018 - now
      Sailor
    • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

      Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

      Reported on campus, local, statewide and national news. Contributed to coverage of university’s teams, athletes, community engagements, and academic success.

      • Student Media Reporter

        Jun 2020 - Dec 2020
      • Athletics Dept. Media Relations Intern

        Aug 2019 - Dec 2020
    • Community Impact

      Mar 2021 - Sept 2021
      Reporter

      Reported on government, business, education, development and transportation in Georgetown, TX.

    • The Daily Texan

      Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
      General Reporter

      Reported on campus and local news.

    • Austin American-Statesman

      Jan 2022 - Apr 2024
      Community News Reporter

      Reporting on government, business, education, development and transportation in the Austin suburbs.

    • The Associated Press

      May 2024 - now
      Latino Affairs Reporter
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Social Media Management Certificate

      The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
      Sept 2020
    • Video Editing Certificate

      The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
      Oct 2020
    • Fundementals of Digital Marketing

      Google
      Aug 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Fernanda Figueroa
      Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal United States Navy Jan 2021 - The Achievement Medal is awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal.- Awarded for professional achievement as squad leader at NOSC Harlingen.
    • Awarded to Fernanda Figueroa
      Latin Honors: Cum Laude The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dec 2020 Upon graduation, undergraduates are awarded latin honors to indicate the level of distinction with which their academic degree has been earned.
    • Awarded to Fernanda Figueroa
      FY20 Junior Sailor of the Year (JSOY) United States Navy Nov 2020 JSOY awards are presented every year for ultimate recognition of an individual's outstanding achievements for the calendar year.