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2024-2026 fellow

Katie Rodriguez

I am a writer and photojournalist with a background in marine biology. As a California native, my photography often explores the relationship between humans, the environment, community, and place. My writing primarily focuses on climate policy, climate change, and food systems. I became a journalist to deepen my understanding of the complex systems that govern us, their impact on people and the planet, and to share that knowledge for the greater good. is a

Katie is a reporter for Monterey County Weekly covering agriculture, oceans, the environment, County Board of Supervisors, criminal justice in Carmel Valley and Big Sur.

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