Ariana Garcia

Ariana Garcia is an experienced journalist currently serving as a Trending News Reporter at Chron.com since September 2021. Previously, Ariana worked as an Associate Teacher at Houston ISD, instructing students at Robinson Elementary School during the 2020-2021 academic year. Ariana has a diverse background in journalism, having contributed as a Freelance Writer for The Americano, focusing on significant issues during the 2020 presidential election and the coronavirus pandemic's impact on Latino communities. Prior roles include Community News Reporter/Photographer and Breaking News Reporter at the Austin American-Statesman, covering local news, breaking events, and social issues. Ariana's early journalism experience includes internships and production roles at KUT Public Media, Texas Student Television, and Ahora Si, among others. Ariana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin, completed in 2017.