JACQUELINE CHARLES

Miami Herald journalist JACQUELINE CHARLES’ impressive career reflects her commitment to the Caribbean, especially Haiti. Born on Grand Turk Island and raised by a Haitian mother and a Cuban stepfather in Miami, her multicultural background enriches her reporting. She embarked on her journalism journey as a 14-year-old high school intern at the Herald and later graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her dedication to covering Haiti’s multifaceted stories has garnered her several prestigious awards, including being a Pulitzer Prize finalist and an Emmy Award winner. Her work spans critical issues, from the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake to the challenges faced by Haitian migrants, making her a respected voice in international journalism and a bridge between Haiti and the world.