Francia Henriquez Benson

Francia Henriquez Benson is a versatile freelance reporter currently contributing to Utah Stories Magazine since January 2023, focusing on a wide range of articles from news to entertainment. Francia owns Turquoise Creative Media, which provides comprehensive services in photography, writing, directing, producing, and editing since 2011. As a web content producer and travel journalist for Vagabond Brunette since April 2014, Francia specializes in creating travel-related content. Additionally, Francia has served as a freelance journalist for City Journals since June 2021 and worked as a social media strategist for Amplify Utah for a brief period in mid-2021. Former roles include teaching Intermediate College Writing at Weber State University and working as a reporter/producer for NewsBreak and Deseret News. Francia holds a Master's degree in Creative Writing from Weber State University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Mass Communication/Journalism and Film and Media Arts from the University of Utah.