Hi I'm
Hermes
Tonatiuh Padilla

I am a multimedia journalist with over 12 years of experience in digital content creation and more than four years in communications and outreach, and I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in Journalism and Media Innovation at Emerson College.

I was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, and I center my work on sharing community voices and lived experiences through reporting, on-the-ground photography, and digital storytelling. I focus on political and economic justice, with particular attention to how public policy and structural inequities shape everyday life. My coverage spans immigration, labor and equitable development.

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In addition to reporting, I have extensive experience in digital communications and community engagement, including developing and executing strategies for political and community-led initiatives. I have worked closely with community-based organizations to communicate issues related to housing rights, affordable housing development, fareless transit, economic justice, and climate justice.

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Through my reporting, I aim to connect individual stories to the political landscape and examine the civic and organizing strategies shaping change.