Allan J. Lopez

Allan J. Lopez is an Adjunct Instructor and Media Center Coach at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. As an award-winning bilingual journalist, he specializes in Diversity and Inclusion, Race and Ethnicity, and Bilingual Journalism. Lopez is affiliated with the Journalism (BA) program, where he mentors students and shares his expertise in news production and Latino issues.

• Education: Liberal Arts, Azusa Pacific University

Lopez has covered local, national, and international news since 2002, with experience in breaking news, entertainment, sports, technology, and financial journalism for English and Spanish-language media outlets. His work emphasizes Latino issues, immigration, and cultural narratives across the U.S., Mexico, and Central America.

Awards and Recognitions:

• Emmy Award
• Golden Mike Award
• Other Journalism Awards

Lopez mentors students through initiatives like the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) convention in Anaheim (2013) and contributes to academic programs via teaching and media center coaching roles.