Isabella Rolz

Isabella Rolz is a freelance bilingual journalist who covers Central America, poverty, immigration, and other social issues. Her work has also appeared in the Washington Post, the Daily Beast, Positive News, Univision, and other media outlets. She graduated from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and is a Maria Moors Scholarship recipient.  

Migration

Debunking Health Misinformation in Latino Communities

The Salud podcast provides accurate health information to Hispanic communities across the Northeast

Food

A Mayan Farming Technique to Fight Guatemala's Food Insecurity

The K'uxu'rum system improves crop yields and enables farmers to adapt to climate extremes

Environment

Guatemala's Ecotourism: Migration Stopgap Meets Sustainability Vision

How remote, indigenous communities have reimagined tourism in Guatemala

Migration

Joyful and Painful Tales of Migrant Reunions

Why integration services for immigrant families matter

Migration

Empowering Latinos in Boston’s Tech Landscape

How one Brazilian immigrant is inspiring Latino people toward STEM careers

Environment

Promoting Sustainable Tourism in Guatemala

How community involvement is bringing new life to Laguna Brava

Migration

Guatemala’s Forgotten Voices

Children who were fraudulently adopted share their stories

Gender

When Love Becomes Violence

Countries in Central America should build resilient institutions capable of implementing programs that support women

Migration

The Fraught Path from Latin America to the American Dream

The brother of two San Antonio truck tragedy survivors reflects on trauma and hope

Food

When Farmers Can't Put Food on the Table

How the war in Ukraine and climate change are affecting poor farmers in Guatemala

Food

Growing Beyond Cultural Barriers in Guatemala

How a young Maya woman is helping other women in her community blossom, one garden at a time