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Lakshmi Sarah is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley and a digital producer/reporter with KQED, specializing in experimental storytelling that explores place, borders, and environmental justice through innovative media formats.
Her educational background includes:
- 2016, M.A., Journalism and New Media, UC Berkeley
- 2007, B.A., Global Communication Studies, Pitzer College
Sarah's research integrates environmental justice, migration studies, and immersive media (VR/AR) to examine racial geographies and critical environments. She investigates how sociolinguistics, audience engagement, and displacement intersect with equity issues in both physical and virtual spaces, pushing boundaries in journalism's future through technological innovation.
Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on social justice narratives across environmental conflicts, migration experiences, and immersive storytelling techniques, blending field reporting with technological experimentation to highlight marginalized communities.
Notable recognitions include:
- Oculus Launch Pad grant recipient
- YouTube’s VR Creators Lab member
- Fulbright Fellow
- Arthur F. Burns Fellow
As an educator, Sarah has developed global curriculum for multimedia and VR storytelling training at institutions including UC Berkeley, San Francisco State University, and the Berkeley Advanced Media Institute, supported by prestigious grants that enable cross-cultural journalistic innovation.
She collaborates with international media networks like Die Zeit Online, Global Voices, and AJ+ on experimental projects, while maintaining active creative partnerships through social media platforms and independent publishing channels.
