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Rebecca Aguilar
7X Emmy winner | #Bilingual Reporter | Founder #CallingAllJournalists Initiative & Latinas in Journalism | 1st #Latina & #WOC President of SPJ | NAHJ Hall of Famer | Media & DEI Watchdog | 28 yrs in TV News
Rebecca Aguilar is a prominent journalist and the founder of the #CallingAllJournalists Initiative, which aims to support and connect journalists. She is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and has a notable career as a bilingual reporter, having won seven Emmy Awards for her work in journalism.
In addition to her role with the #CallingAllJournalists Initiative, Aguilar is also the founder of Latinas in Journalism, an organization that promotes the representation of Latinas in the field. She has extensive experience as a freelance reporter for various outlets, including Texas Metro News and White Rock Lake Weekly, and has worked as a social media trainer and news consultant.
Aguilar has made significant contributions to the journalism community, including serving as the first Latina and woman of color president of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and being recognized as a Hall of Famer by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) .123