Citlali Perez

Citlali Perez is an experienced professional in journalism and community engagement, currently serving as a Podcast Producer for Change Agents Podcast since August 2023, focusing on stories about reentry after incarceration. Citlali has also worked as a Documenter for City Bureau, capturing public meetings in Chicago. Previous roles include Graphic Designer at Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, Community Engagement Editor at 14 East Magazine, and Youth Organizing Summer Program Coordinator at American Friends Service Committee, where Citlali engaged high school students in community organizing. Additional experiences include positions as a Sales Intern at Back of the Yards Coffee Co., Paralegal Assistant at National Immigrant Justice Center, Illustrator for Teachers College Press, and Intern at American Friends Service Committee. Citlali holds a degree in journalism from DePaul University, completed in 2023.