Luis Felipe Fuentes
Tobaccoville,USA
Summary
Accomplished Associate in Arts transfer student with a 4.0 GPA and expected graduation in Spring 2025 from Forsyth Technical Community College. As editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, demonstrated strong leadership and collaboration skills by effectively managing a team to produce ethical, ADA-compliant journalism while closely collaborating with various campus departments. Impactful reporting on the Venezuelan migration crisis recognized by the Pulitzer Center, earning a nomination for the Society of Professional Journalists' MOE Award. Active involvement in student government led to the development of innovative communication strategies to enhance student engagement. Fluent in Spanish and English, with elementary French proficiency, bringing a global perspective and a passion for storytelling and academic excellence. Enthusiastic student eager to contribute meaningfully to a new academic community.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
SGA Representative, Media Specialist
Forsyth Technical Community College, Student Government Association
08.2024 - Current
- Organization Overview: An organization representing the student body of Forsyth Technical Community College
- Selected to be an SGA representative, engaging in student governance and decision-making as part of the NC4SGA Western Division.
- Participates in bi-weekly meetings, workshops, and student-led initiatives to address key student concerns and campus improvements.
- Focused on student body communication strategies, enhancing transparency and engagement through newsletters and social media.
- Co-created and managed Forsyth Tech’s official SGA Instagram page, sourcing content to increase student interaction and outreach.
Editor in Chief | Former Volunteer Student Journalist
Forsyth Technical Community College, Student Newspaper (TechnicallySpeaking)
08.2023 - Current
- Organization Overview: A student newspaper focused on student and local news, promoting ethical journalism and student engagement on campus
- Leads a team of student journalists in producing a monthly student newspaper, ensuring high-quality, ethical journalism.
- Edited and sourced stories while maintaining ADA compliance and journalistic ethical standards
- Collaborated with the Marketing and Student Life and Engagement Departments at Forsyth Tech to improve student communication and outreach
- Recruited and organized students bi-weekly, working with them to improve their journalism and writing skills
Reporting Fellow | Journalist
Pulitzer Centre on Crisis Reporting
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Organization Overview: A nonprofit journalism organization that funds and supports in-depth reporting on underreported global issues.
- Awarded grant to work as a foreign correspondent in Lima, Peru, reporting on the Venezuelan migration Crisis
- Conducted interviews and research in the field with local and international researchers, NGOs, and affected people
- Nominated by the Pulitzer Center for The Society of Professional Journalists's Mark of Excellence Award
- Participated in the Pulitzer Center’s Washington Weekend, engaging with industry professionals and fellow journalists on global reporting challenges
Education
Associate of Arts -
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC05.2025
Skills
- Languages: English (Professional), Spanish (Native), French (Elementary)
- Technical Skills: Microsoft 365 Office Suite, Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
- Journalism: Published & Award-Nominated Journalist, Investigative Reporting, Feature Writing
- Photography: Experienced Photographer, Photojournalism, Digital Editing
- Writing, editing, communication, interview, and leadership skills
Timeline
SGA Representative, Media Specialist
Forsyth Technical Community College, Student Government Association
08.2024 - Current
Reporting Fellow | Journalist
Pulitzer Centre on Crisis Reporting
05.2024 - 12.2024
Editor in Chief | Former Volunteer Student Journalist
Forsyth Technical Community College, Student Newspaper (TechnicallySpeaking)
08.2023 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Forsyth Technical Community College
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