Xavier Mascareñas

Xavier Mascareñas is an experienced audio visual specialist currently working with the California Department of Water Resources since October 2023, focusing on still photography for the agency. Prior to this role, Xavier operated as a freelance photographer and video journalist/editor since July 2013 and served as a visual journalist at The Sacramento Bee from October 2019 to October 2023. Previous positions include visual multimedia journalist at TCPalm, photo/video editor for Newsday Media Group, and photojournalist at both The Journal News and The Daily Times. Early career experience includes internships at The Daily Times and the Austin American-Statesman. Xavier holds a Bachelor of University Studies in Documentary Photography from The University of New Mexico, earned in 2008.