Fernanda Santos

Fernanda Santos is a prominent journalist, author, and educator with extensive experience in multimedia storytelling and leadership. Currently serving as Managing Editor at The 19th, Fernanda previously founded Fernanda Santos LLC, where skills in writing, consulting, and training were applied to various media and nonprofit organizations. As a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School, Fernanda mentored students, particularly those from marginalized communities, in narrative development for digital platforms. Notable roles include Contributing Columnist at The Washington Post, Editorial Director at The Futuro Media Group, and co-writer of ¡Americano! The Musical. Fernanda’s tenure at The New York Times marked groundbreaking achievements as the first Brazilian staff writer, complemented by a published book, "The Fire Line." Fernanda's work is recognized by awards such as the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi Award for column writing. Academic credentials include a Master’s from Boston University and a Bachelor's from Pontificia Universidade Católica in Brazil.