Profiles

Public News Service is an independent, member-supported news organization providing “news in the public interest” through a network of independent state newswires.

Emilia Pablo Bazan is The Nevadan, El Nevadense Political Correspondent. She is an alumna from U.C. Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism with over 10 years of experience working in the television news industry. She’s also a former speechwriter and press officer for the Obama administration and an Emmy award recipient.

Mivette Vega is a seasoned journalist and multimedia reporter whose stories center the Latino community. She is passionate about justice, equality, environmental matters, and animals. She is a Salvadorrican—Salvadorian that grew up in Puerto Rico—that has lived in San Juan, Venice, Italy, and Miami.

Keya Vakil is the deputy political editor at COURIER. He previously worked as a researcher in the film industry and dabbled in the political world.

Crystal is a bilingual editor and writer with over 20 years of experience in digital and print media. She is currently based in Florida, but has lived in small towns in the Midwest, Caracas, New York City, and Madrid, where she earned her MA in Spanish literature.

Isabel Soisson is a multimedia journalist who has worked at WPMT FOX43 TV in Harrisburg, along with serving various roles at CNBC, NBC News, Philadelphia Magazine, and Philadelphia Style Magazine.

Sam is a writer, editor, and interviewer with a decade of experience covering topics ranging from literature and astrology to profiles of notable actors and musicians. She can be found on Instagram and Substack at @samcohenwriting.

Aleza Freeman is a Las Vegas born and based travel, tourism, and culture writer covering Sin City and greater Nevada. Her work has appeared in AARP Magazine, KNPR’s Desert Companion, Haute Living, and Nevada Magazine.