Maria José Lavandera is managing editor of the LatidoBeat, a national coalition of Spanish-language media outlets serving Latino communities across the United States. Her reporting focuses on health, social issues, immigration, and community impact, with a particular emphasis on how public policy shapes the lives of underserved populations. Over a nearly two-decade career spanning Argentina and the U.S., she has held key editorial roles at ImpreMedia, where she led lifestyle, health, and personal finance coverage for millions of readers. Her work has been recognized by the National Association of Hispanic Publications, and she was part of the team behind “Finding Sanctuary,” which won a New York Emmy Award for Public/Current/Community Affairs. She is also a New York correspondent for San Luis+ in Argentina.

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