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Leinz Vales
Journalist
Leinz Vales is a digital producer at CNN, previously serving as an Associate Producer and Media Operations Coordinator at the same organization.
Before his role at CNN, Vales taught public speaking at Mercer County Community College and worked as a freelancer for news agencies like New Jersey Network, New York 1, and News 12.
Vales has a strong background in journalism, starting from assisting at-risk high school students to success coaching college students.
He is passionate about creating a positive impact globally, participating in youth empowerment summits in Beijing, China, and Moscow, Russia, as well as facilitating workshops in Croatia and Bosnia on key global issues like sustainable development and democracy.
As a first-generation Haitian-American, he volunteered in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, supporting orphans and affected communities.
Vales holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism and media studies from Rutgers University and a Master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
