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Race & Culture Reporter
Host, Code Switch
Co-host of NPR's Code Switch, the preeminent podcast about race and identity in America.
Race & Culture Contributor
2021 saw Lizarraga's DEI expertise and community journalism savvy tapped by such organizations as the NAHJ, Society of Professional Journalists, ACLU of Colorado, Latino Community Foundation, PEN America, Open Media Foundation, George Washington University, MSU of Denver and others.
PEN America Town Hall Tour Panelist
A featured local journalist panelist in PEN America's nationwide town hall series, “Keeping it Local: Representation in Journalism.”
ACLU of Colorado Larry Tajiri Media Award
2021 Larry Tajiri Media Award recipient for her ‘outstanding work to further civil rights and liberties for the citizens of Colorado and Latinos across the country.’
Emcee
Selected by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to emcee its 2021 USHCC National Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
NAHJ Presidential ¡Dale! Award
This award is given by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists to an individual who has gone above and beyond to ensure fair and accurate representation of Latinos in the media.
Social Justice Reporter
Lizarraga's "LatinXed" reporting in March of 2021 ignited a national conversation around equity and inclusion in news and forced new standards of immigration coverage at more than 60 Tegna-owned stations across the country.
CCBN Space Talks Moderator
Selected by the Colorado Council of Black Nurses as moderator for its annual “Space Talks” series: Monthly panels focused on creating more access to space for youth of color in Colorado through STEM.
KUSA 9NEWS
Emmy-nominated reporter focused on race, equity and diversity coverage at the NBC affiliate in Denver, Colorado.
KGET/Telemundo 17
Murrow and Emmy-award winning MMJ reporter, weather forecaster, weekend evening anchor and producer
International Disaster Relief Coordinator
Raised thousands in international donations and lead the purchase, transport, and delivery of food, water, and medical supplies to communities in Ecuador.
Southern Methodist University
B.A. in Business Journalism, B.A. in Communications
CBS 11 DFW - Intern
Reporting and digital media intern at CBS 11 News in Dallas, Texas.
Editor in Chief, The Odyssey SMU
First chief editor and recruiter, building a team of nine student writers in 6 months; assigned and edited stories, publishing 10+ articles a week.
Waxahachie high school
Graduated with the senior superlative title MRS. WHS, some college credit and my diploma.