I can still recall the feelings I had in March, nervous to begin my week-long project with NPR’s Next Generation Radio. My professors at Cal State LA were constantly reminding me how much I deserved an opportunity like this—an opportunity to show my perseverance, dedication, and hard-work. So much has changed since then. I watched […]
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Denae Ayala is a multimedia reporter from Los Angeles. Her drive to share other people’s stories with the world is one of her favorite things about working in journalism. She graduated from Cal State L.A. in 2020 with a degree in Television, Film, and Media Studies with a focus on journalism. As a staff reporter at her alma mater’s newspaper, The University Times, Denae’s ability to listen deeply, ask pointed questions, and produce a compelling story helped earn her four college journalism awards, including Best Sports Feature. But no award is as important to her as the smiles she puts on people’s faces as they read her stories. When she’s not working, Denae enjoys watching sports and rooting for the Dodgers and Lakers.
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Meet Denae Ayala
Denae Ayala is a multimedia reporter from Los Angeles. Her drive to share other people’s stories with the world is one of her favorite things about working in journalism. She graduated from Cal State L.A. in 2020 with a degree in Television, Film, and Media Studies with a focus on journalism. As a staff reporter […]