Livia Albeck Ripka
About Livia Albeck Ripka
Livia Albeck Ripka is a reporter currently working at The New York Times in Melbourne, Australia, where she has been since 2018. She has a background in journalism and creative writing, with experience at various prestigious publications and a focus on mental health and environmental reporting.
Current Role at The New York Times
Livia Albeck Ripka has been serving as a Reporter at The New York Times since 2018. Based in Melbourne, Australia, she focuses on a range of topics, leveraging her background in environmental reporting and narrative non-fiction. Her work is featured in various formats, including articles and multimedia presentations.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Before her current role, Livia Albeck Ripka worked as a James Reston Reporting Fellow at The New York Times from 2017 to 2018. During this eight-month fellowship, she contributed to various reporting projects in the Greater New York City Area, gaining valuable experience in a high-profile journalistic environment.
Education and Expertise
Livia Albeck Ripka earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Melbourne, where she studied Creative Writing and Philosophy from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree from Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism in 2017, specializing in longform narrative non-fiction and environmental reporting.
Writing Contributions and Publications
Livia Albeck Ripka has contributed to several prominent publications, including The Atlantic, National Geographic, Quartz, VICE, and The Outline. Her diverse writing portfolio showcases her ability to cover various topics, with a particular focus on mental health and environmental issues.
Awards and Fellowships
In 2018, Livia Albeck Ripka was awarded the Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellowship for her work on mental health topics. This fellowship recognizes journalists who contribute significantly to the understanding of mental health issues through their reporting.