Avril Silva

journalist

My name is Avril Silva and I am a graduate student at New York University pursuing a MA in Science, Health, and Environmental Reporting.I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from George Washington University with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication with a minor in International Affairs.I have experience in writing and multimedia work and specialize in public health, the environment, politics, and social advocacy.From the newsroom to the soccer field, I am passionate about everything I put my mind to.

Avril Silva pictured in the White House Press Briefing room wearing a pink coat and black turtleneck.

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Avril Silva

journalist

my work

Politicians, advocacy groups try to figure out how to convince young Latinos to vote in 2024Millions of Latinos are newly eligible to vote this year, so coaxing them to the polls is a a priority in some narrowly divided congressional districts.A PFAS problem: Emerging contaminants in water in Fredrick, MarylandExplore in this immersive podcast and multimedia story how students like Lily Hanson at Linganore High School in Frederick, Maryland are reacting to water being shut down at their school and the impacts and solutions experts are pointing to to remedy this local, regional, and national epidemic.

Avril Silva

journalist

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