Luis Joel Méndez González (He/Him)'s schedule for 2025 NLGJA Student Conference

The 2025 NLGJA LGBTQ+ Student Conference is a place for students to connect with your peers, learn from industry professionals, score an internship, meet with recruiters from top news organizations and more!

Taking place virtually from March 7-8, 2025, the fifth annual virtual Student Conference from NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists will explore the intersections of the news industry and LGBTQ+ identities.

REGISTER NOW! Registration is Pay What You Can and open to all NLGJA members and non-members.

Keep an eye on this space as more info will be coming soon!

Luis Joel Méndez González (He/Him)

Centro de Periodismo Investigativo

Climate Change Investigative Journalist

About me

Méndez González is an award-winning climate change investigative reporter for Puerto Rico's Center for Investigative Journalism through Report for America. He is a passionate, data-driven investigative multimedia reporter with an interest in stories about Puerto Rico, where he was born and raised. His dedication has led him to work with award-winning investigative teams, such as the Miami Herald's I-Team and El Nuevo Día's Facts & Investigative Unit. He graduated with a Master’s degree in Information Design and Data Visualization from Northeastern University.

My Speakers Sessions

4:00pm EST

Beyond the Binary: Intersectionality in the Newsroom VirtualLuis Joel Méndez González (He/Him) • Dee Tum-Monge (They/Elle/Ella) • Cathy Renna (She/Her)