Elysee Barakett
About Elysee Barakett
Elysee Barakett is a Senior Staff Writer at The Brown Daily Herald, Inc., where she reports on the Activism beat of the Metro News section. She has a background in journalism, film, and politics, and has previously held various writing and research positions.
Current Role at The Brown Daily Herald
Elysee Barakett serves as a Senior Staff Writer at The Brown Daily Herald, Inc. since 2022. In this role, Barakett reports weekly on the Activism beat of the Metro News section. The position involves researching, writing, and editing articles that inform the campus community and beyond on various social issues and activism efforts.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Prior to her current role, Elysee Barakett worked as a Writer at The Brown Daily Herald, Inc. from 2021 to 2022. She also gained experience as an Editorial Intern at ideamix in 2022 for two months. Additionally, she worked as a Researcher and Writer at Oh My World! for three months in 2022. These positions contributed to her development in journalism and writing.
Educational Background
Elysee Barakett is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in International and Public Affairs with a focus on the Policy and Governance Track at Brown University, expected to graduate in 2025. She previously studied at the University of Granada for 11 months in 2019 and completed her high school education at Greenwich Academy, where she earned a High School Diploma.
Work Experience Prior to Journalism
Before her journalism career, Elysee Barakett held various positions that provided her with diverse skills. She worked as a Shop Front Desk Associate and Tennis Instructor at the Field Club of Greenwich in 2021 for three months. Additionally, she interned at Valisure in 2019 for two months, where she gained insights into the pharmaceutical industry.
Interests and Personal Attributes
Elysee Barakett has a keen interest in journalism, film, and politics. Colleagues describe her as energetic and detail-oriented. She approaches challenges with patience, compassion, and creativity, which enhances her effectiveness in her writing and reporting roles.