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May 23

Written By Nathalia Novaes

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Nathalia Novaes

PODCAST COORDINATOR/STAFF WRITER

Nathalia is a journalist and model based out of New York, NY. She was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and has worked and lived in over 20 countries. She holds a degree in Women, Gender & Sexuality studies from Fordham University (Summa Cum Laude) and is a recent graduate of Columbia Graduate School of Journalism.

Nathalia’s work has been featured in California magazine, Columbia News Service, The Juggernaut (audio), Universo Online, and Marie Claire Brazil. She is interested in anything focusing on equity, gender, and immigration. Some of her favorite things in life are sharing people’s stories, books, and cats (not necessarily in that order).

From plastic bottle to luxury item: Meet Akilah Stewart, the designer who is making high-end handbags out of trash

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