Introducing New York Times Corps members

The New York Times Corps, the newsroom’s talent-mentorship program for aspiring journalists, is welcoming a new cohort of 21 college students from across the country. The participants will spend multiple years learning from Times journalists.

Each student is matched with a newsroom mentor, from whom they receive regular career guidance and feedback. Virtual training sessions complete the experience, which ends upon college graduation. Students who finish the program may have the opportunity to visit New York and The Times in person. 

The 21 new Times Corps members and their mentors are:

• Alexis Aryeequaye, of Augsburg University, paired with Talya Minsberg, reporter, Newsletters
• Andrea Baltodano, of California State University, Sacramento, paired with Danielle Ivory, reporter, Investigations
• Luke Brewer, of Eastern Illinois University, paired with Mick Sussman, assistant editor, Standards
• Anthony Clauson, of Western Kentucky University, paired with Sapna Maheshwari, reporter, Business
• Caleson Coon, of Oklahoma State University, paired with Daniel Victor, senior editor, Live
• Mia Debelevich, of Pennsylvania State University, paired with Mike Abrams, deputy editor, Trust
• Luca DiGregorio, of the University of Utah, paired with Emily Steel, reporter, Business
• Sandra Fu, of Ohio State University, paired with June Kim, graphics and multimedia editor, Reporter Video
• Xen Gadsden, of Howard University, paired with Corinne Chin, director of video talent, Culture and Careers
• Bella Grimaldi, of Suffolk University, paired Steven Lee Meyers, reporter, Business
• Jasline Hernandez, of Loyola University Maryland, paired with Patia Braithwaite, editor, Early Careers
• Daphne Kleinschmit, of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, paired with Megan DiTrolio, senior editor, Trust
• Olivia Lee, of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, paired with Kathleen Kingsbury, Opinion editor
• Marissa Lievanos, of Riverside City College, paired with Andrés R. Martínez, deputy editor, Metro
• Hannah Piedad, of the University of Kentucky, paired with Mike Wilson, deputy editor, The Great Read
• Brandon Portillo Aponte, of James Madison University, paired with Gabriel Blanco, video journalist, Reporter Video
• Gregory Rusin, of Florida State University, paired with Irena Hwang, reporter, Data Journalism
• Angie Ramirez, of the University of Arkansas, paired with Megan McCrea, senior staff editor, Special Sections
• Elizabeth Schuth, of Indiana University, paired with Eduardo Medina, reporter, National
• Lucille Stutesman, of Washington State University, paired with Sharon Chan, deputy editor, Culture and Careers
• Akia Thrower, of Michigan State University, paired with Katrina Miller, reporter, Science

The Times Corps is designed for undergraduates who are pursuing journalism and who demonstrate that they would particularly benefit from advice from working journalists. Nearly 100 students have joined the program since it began in 2022.

Times Corps alumni work at local and national news organizations across the country. A number of participants have earned placements in other prestigious journalism programs and training opportunities.

We plan to open applications for the next class in spring 2027. You can learn more about the Times Corps and other early career opportunities at The Times here.