Isabela Espadas Barros Leal and Jennifer Koons join The 19th as our newest editors

The 19th has added two new editors to its team, Isabela Espadas Barros Leal and Jennifer Koons. They will be working closely with editorial directors to produce stories that align with the organization's mission. Jennifer Koons brings over two decades of experience covering peace and conflict stories. Her work focuses on challenging dominant narratives and highlighting the achievements of often-overlooked individuals. Further details about the new editors and their roles can be found through The 19th. The organization aims to provide high-quality journalism to serve women and LGBTQ+ people in the local area.