Lola is a former writer with Verywell. She is a Cuban-Peruvian freelance journalist focusing on education and health, and is interested in covering the inequities in our country's healthcare systems. Her experience in the classroom has made her particularly interested in children and the effect social policy has on them. She is originally from Lima, Peru, and has a strong commitment to the coverage of Latinx voices.
Lola has a B.A. in International Studies and English from Duke University. During her time at Duke, she wrote for Duke's Science Research Blog, and co-founded the Latin American Student Organization, where she produced visual and written content for the organization's multiple platforms.
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