Spotlight on the Fellows: Claudia Balthazar

Claudia Balthazar reports in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Photo by: Kelsey Jukam

Name: Claudia Balthazar

School: Hofstra University

Style of reporting: Digital Reporting/Video Editing

Previous internship or work experience: Intern for Nick News with Linda Ellerbee (Lucky Duck Productions), Intern for the Mineola Patch, Intern for Nicholas&Lence Communications (PR Firm), Intern for Details Magazine at Conde Nast, Intern for Fox Business, Intern for Fox News. I also completed a one-year Independent Study on Gun Control in Hempstead.

Favorite reporting experience: I loved covering the voting rights issue during a discussion with Al Sharpton in NYC. And the most memorable experience is when I traveled to D.C. to cover a poverty discussion at the Brookings Institute.

Connect with me: Instagram/Twitter: @CQBalthazar

Website: Portfolio: claudiabalthazar.com

The Balthazar Report: thebalthazarreport.wordpress.com

Favorite app: Instagram—I love taking photos