I am Maricarmen Cajahuaringa, a bilingual multimedia journalist, humanist, and creative thinker passionate about multimedia news. I hold a bachelor's degree in social work from Springfield College and a master's in broadcast journalism and media production from Sacred Heart University.
My media and communications journey started at Identidad Latina, a local Hispanic multimedia company in Hartford, CT. I produced, reported, wrote, and used social media, mainly focusing on politics and social justice. Consecutively, I worked on a project for HPATV in Hartford, where I made my on-air TV debut with a show called "Explorando Hartford."
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I worked as a contributor writer for the Hartford News newspaper, writing about community matters ranging from local and state politics to social justice.
In 2019, I founded Boceto Media, a digital news publication where I produce, design, write, and report local news to the Hispanic community in Connecticut. Through Boceto Media, I help build communities and create awareness and support for organizations that positively impact Hispanic communities. Boceto Media has the power of the digital world, focusing on social media and digital communication strategies by engaging communities and making a connection that helps them achieve their goals.
My determination to continue growing in the communications world led me to work as an assignment desk editor at FOX61-WTIC, providing insights into breaking news to production and reporters so that they continue pursuing the stories and facilitating the news-gathering process.
Having my first opportunity on TV paved the way to work for English and Spanish media outlets such as Telemundo Atlanta, NY1 Noticias, NCN, and now Connecticut Public Radio/NPR.
As a social worker, I helped people qualify for transitional programs that gave them peace of mind and security while working on their personal, familiar, and professional goals. Among my work experience in that field, the one that most impacted me was working as a project coordinator for an organization that advocated against sexual abuse. Through my work, I have motivated many people of all ages to volunteer and advocate for different social causes.
My philosophy is to work hard, be honest, help communities, and have fun while doing it. My favorite quote is, "If you can't fly, then run; if you can't run, then walk; if you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward," MLK Jr.
I focus on my goals and work hard to achieve them, always having a positive mind and faith. Some of my hobbies are a pleasant walk, reading an exciting book, cooking, and practicing yoga.
