Marcela Valdes
About Marcela Valdes
Marcela Valdes is a Staff Writer at The New York Times, specializing in Latin American and Latino culture and politics. She has previously contributed to various prominent publications and has received multiple awards for her work in journalism and criticism.
Current Role at The New York Times
Marcela Valdes serves as a Staff Writer at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on topics related to Latin American and Latino culture and politics. Her work contributes to the newspaper's diverse coverage of cultural and political issues affecting these communities.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Prior to her current role, Marcela Valdes worked as a Contributing Writer for The New York Times from 2017 to 2021. During this four-year period, she contributed articles and insights that enriched the publication's coverage of various topics.
Career Background in Publishing
Marcela Valdes has a background in publishing, having worked at Publishers Weekly as Reviews Editor and Features Writer from 2003 to 2006. This three-year experience in the Greater New York City Area allowed her to develop her skills in literary criticism and feature writing.
Education and Academic Achievements
Marcela Valdes has an extensive educational background. She studied at Harvard University, where she became a Nieman Fellow. She also earned a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Comparative Literature from Barnard College.
Awards and Recognition
Marcela Valdes has received several awards for her work. She was awarded the Investigative Fund Grant by The Nation Institute in 2008. In 2010, she received the Roger Shattuck Award for Criticism from the Center for Fiction, recognizing her contributions to literary criticism.