Mario Ariza

Mario Alesandro Ariza is an accomplished journalist covering federal courts from Fort Pierce to Key West for the largest circulation newspaper in South Florida. He is the author of Disposable City: Miami's Future on the Shores of Climate Change and is available for freelance assignments with editorial approval.

With a strong educational background, Mario pursued an MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Miami, a Masters in Hispanic Cultural Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Middlebury College, and completed his high school diploma at Belen Jesuit Prep. Mario also delved into political sociology and post-structuralist philosophy at Universidad De Buenos Aires.

Throughout his career, Mario has been associated with notable organizations including the Sun Sentinel Media Group where he served as a staff reporter. He has also worked as a freelance writer, an editor at Mana Contemporary, a Michener Fellow in Creative Writing, Poetry at the University of Miami, a Spanish & History Teacher at The Roxbury Latin School, an Upper School Spanish Teacher at The Marymount School, a Bilingual Customer Service Representative at Socrates Inc, an Assistant Supervisor at Public Interest Communications, a Professional Fundraiser at Public Interest Communications, an Intern Criminal Defense Investigator at The Public Defender's Service of Washington D.C., and a Legislative Director at Young American's Fund.

Mario Alesandro Ariza's diverse background in journalism, education, and various roles within organizations showcases his depth of experience and expertise in federal court reporting, climate change discourse, creative writing, Hispanic cultural studies, political science, and more.