Rebecca Aguilar is a veteran news reporter with 38 years of experience, including 28 years in TV news. She has won 50 awards and nominations in journalism and is a panelist for various professional organizations, including SPJ, NAHJ, IRE, TAB, TIPA, and SPJFW. Her favorite beats include courts, crime, politics, Latino issues, family & children, and immigration.

Besides her work as a journalist, Aguilar is also an outspoken media and diversity watchdog, advocating for diversity in media stories and spotlighting news stories that are racist, slanted, or exclude people of color. She is an accomplished social media columnist, manager, and trainer, having won several social media awards and founded two Facebook groups: Wise Latinas Linked (9K members) and Latinas in Journalism (2K members).

Aguilar is also a proven leader, having held various leadership roles in professional associations, such as Secretary/Treasurer of SPJ and Chair of SPJ's Diversity Committee. She is a sought-after public speaker who covers topics like Surviving the News Business, What to Do If You’re Fired or Laid Off, and Creating Your Own Leadership. Finally, Aguilar is a skilled video producer who produces videos for individual websites and nonprofits.

Overall, Aguilar is an accomplished journalist, social media manager, diversity advocate, leader, and public speaker who brings extensive experience and expertise to her work.