Michelle Castillo

Michelle Castillo is a seasoned multimedia journalist with a wealth of experience spanning over ten years. Currently, she excels at Cheddar Inc., a prominent digital news network, where she investigates the fusion of technology, media, and culture through captivating shows like 'Closing Bell' and 'Cheddar News Wrap'.

In her role as a senior reporter, Michelle undertakes comprehensive coverage of tech and media giants including Facebook, Netflix, Amazon, and Snapchat. Her portfolio extends to conducting interviews with industry magnates, moderating panels, and reporting on global events like CES, Web Summit, and SXSW.

Michelle's educational background includes an M.S. in Magazine Journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, as well as a double major in communications and political science with a minor in film, TV, and digital media from UCLA.

Throughout her career, Michelle has held various key positions such as being the President at TIWWG, a Senior Reporter/Fill-In Anchor at Cheddar Inc., a Technology Reporter specializing in advertising and media at CNBC, a Digital Media Reporter at Adweek, and an Associate Editor at CBSNews.com. Additionally, she has contributed to prestigious platforms like Time Magazine as a Techland Producer and Contributor, Los Angeles Times as a Hero Complex Contributor, Peter Greenberg Worldwide, No Cover Magazine as Staff Writer, and SuburbanHorror.com as an Interviews Editor.