[ LAURA PADILLA CASTELLANOS ]

    is a Guatemalan designer and art director working across news, social, and interactive storytelling. Most recently at The Washington Post, she translated complex reporting into visually compelling, platform-native work, collaborating closely with editors, photographers, and illustrators across various newsroom desks. A Pulitzer finalist contributor and multiple award recipient, she studied Art & Graphic Design at Yale and focuses on building clear, culturally resonant visual narratives.