Elyssa Pachico

Elyssa Pachico is a skilled communications professional with a diverse educational background that includes a Master's in Journalism from American University and a Bachelor's in the College of Letters from Wesleyan University.

She has held key roles in prominent organizations, including serving as the Director of Communications at Alianza Americas and previously as the Acting Vice President for Communications at the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA).

Elyssa has a wealth of experience in the field of communications, having worked in various capacities such as Communications Consultant at WOLA, IJNet Manager at the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), and Managing Editor at InSight Crime.

Her professional journey also includes roles such as Graduate Fellow at the Investigative Reporting Workshop, Writer and Researcher at the Open Empowerment Initiative and American University, and Research Assistant at the Open Society Institute.

Moreover, Elyssa Pachico has showcased her writing and investigative skills through positions like Senior Editor/Writer/Investigator at InSight Crime, Intern at The Nation, and Reporting Intern at A.M. Costa Rica and Consultantes Río Colorado S.A. She has also engaged in freelance work across various platforms, demonstrating her versatility and adaptability in the field of journalism and communications.