I’m an engagement journalist and educator focused on community-centered storytelling and service-driven reporting. My work brings together teaching, editing, and convening – connecting communities with information, resources, and each other.
I teach journalism courses at Rutgers University and CUNY, collaborate on engagement-focused editorial projects, and work with high school students interested in journalism. I’m especially interested in partnerships, practical learning, and journalism that is accessible and useful to communities.
Melissa DiPento 