Michelle Matus

Michelle is a multimedia journalist focusing on global humanitarian and environmental issues. She is a graduate student in the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada-Reno. Her graduate work focuses on food security, agriculture and building community through their intersection. In 2008, Michelle received dual undergraduate degrees from the University of Nevada-Reno in French language and culture and International Affairs. She grew up in rural Nevada but has spent time living in many places across the United States and the world, including Belgium, France, Australia, and South Korea. In addition to her teaching assistantship, Michelle researches regional and global water scarcity in her work at News Deeply, a media and technology firm focused on improving understanding around complex, global issues.