Larissa Babiak

Larissa Babiak is a bilingual Murrow News Fellow at Washington State University, affiliated with the Murrow College of Communication. Based in Pasco, she focuses on Latinx issues, immigration, politics, and culture through multimedia storytelling.

• Education: Journalism Major, Spanish Minor (University of Missouri, 2019)
• Expertise: Drone-certified reporting, social justice narratives, and cross-cultural communication.

Her work intersects political science, urban development, and environmental sustainability, with recent articles addressing local governance, waste management, and agricultural innovation. She contributes to journalism through digital media and community engagement.

Scientific Awards:

• Murrow News Fellowship

She holds a journalism fellowship funded by the state of Washington, managed by WSU, and operates under a two-year term (2024–2026). Larissa’s bilingual capabilities and focus on underrepresented communities underscore her commitment to inclusive storytelling.