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Taina Queiroz Fonseca

Bio: Taina Queiroz Fonseca is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Journalism. Originally from São Luís, Brazil, she moved to the United States in 2013. She is fluent in both Portuguese and English and is a passionate storyteller with an interest in exploring music, film and entertainment. She has been published in Ka Leo News, Downtown Devil, and Blaze Radio, and worked as a floor director for Cronkite News where she improved her skills in reporting, writing, and broadcasting. Taina is excited to continue writing meaningful stories and striving to bring more quality journalism.
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Politics

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Food

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Beauty

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