Danielle Abril

Danielle Abril is a technology writer at The Washington Post, focusing on the intersection of technology and the workplace. She has over a decade of experience in journalism, including roles as a writer, editor, and reporter. Abril has previously worked as a tech reporter for Fortune, where she covered major Silicon Valley companies like Facebook and Google, focusing on legislative issues, data privacy, and financial analysis.1

Career Highlights

• Current Role: Tech at work writer at The Washington Post since July 2021.

• Previous Experience:

  • Tech reporter at Fortune (Dec 2018 - Jun 2021), where she produced multiple stories weekly and co-authored the Data Sheet newsletter.
  • Managing editor and tech journalist at D Magazine (Mar 2016 - Jul 2018), overseeing tech coverage and improving production processes.
  • Tech reporter at Dallas Business Journal (May 2013 - Feb 2016), launching a daily newsletter focused on local tech companies.

Education

Abril holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Spanish, with a minor in Ethics from Southern Methodist University, where she graduated in 2008.1

In addition to her professional accomplishments, she has a personal interest in Latin dancing and enjoys queso, reflecting her vibrant personality beyond journalism.1