Ilse Grijalva

Community Media Specialist

Ilse Grijalva is the Communications Media Specialist for NMILC’s community partner, Encuentro. Originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, Ilse was 14 years old when she migrated with her family to New Mexico.  She attributes her strong work ethic and passion for learning and growing to her parents. Ilse leads Tu Voz Digital, Encuentro’s community journalism initiative. 

“Community journalism is a great opportunity to get important stories out through the same people that are directly affected.”

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