Los Angeles - Latino Journalists of California, CCNMA, is excited to unveil its 2023 Most Influential Latina Journalists in California list, the recipients of the Latina Journalist of the year and the emerging Latina journalist of the year.

“Our list includes newsroom leaders, innovators and pioneers ,” said Mekahlo Medina, Latino Journalist of California, CCNMA, Executive Director. ”The journalism they have created, developed or lead informed us on some of the country’s biggest stories, uncovered community news and informed our communities on a daily basis.”

The list was compiled by the Latino Journalists of California, CCNMA, board of directors and is based on three-criteria: the quality of work, the size and importance of the journalist’s reach (broadcast, circulation, social media), and the arc of the journalist’s career—résumé and future.

From the 10 journalists on the list, the board selected a “Latina Journalist of the Year” and an “Emerging Latina Journalist of the Year.” Both will be announced at our celebration breakfast, set for December 8th in downtown Los Angeles. Tickets will be made available on October 23rd.

Here is the list, in alphabetical order, of the 10 Most Influential Latina Journalists in California 2023.

  1. Cindy Carcamo, LA Times Food Writer

  2. Suzy Exposito, LA Times Columnist

  3. Melissa Gomez, LATimes Staff Writer

  4. Stephanie Mendez, ABC News 20/20 Producer

  5. Graciela Moreno, Fresno ABC30

  6. Veronika Moroian, KMEX, President and General Manager

  7. Anabel Munoz, ABC 7 Los Angeles

  8. Luz Pena, ABC 7 San Francisco

  9. Maye Primera, El Tímpano, Editorial Director

  10. Ruthanne Salido, LA Times Multiplatform Desk