Scholarship recipient spotlight: Roxanne de la Rosa

Meet Roxanne: ALMA Scholarship Recipient & Storyteller for Change.

Roxanne’s journey into journalism began with a childhood memory—a Latino journalist who spoke not just about writing, but about serving. That message stuck with her, and today, she’s living it out as the Education Solutions Reporter at Arizona PBS.

“Receiving the ALMA scholarship not only helped me financially, it also gave me the chance to be part of a warm community of like-minded professionals,” Roxanne shares. “The board truly cares about uplifting Latinos in journalism and are always willing to offer guidance.”

From Rio Salado College to earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Cronkite, Roxanne has built a career rooted in truth, empathy, and amplifying voices that often go unheard. Her advice to future journalists? Take advantage of everything ALMA has to offer.

We’re proud to spotlight Roxanne and celebrate her commitment to storytelling that uplifts and informs.