Hi! My name is Natalie Villanueva and I’m a writer and journalist located in the Bay Area. Having recently moved from the Central Valley, I’m on a journey of rediscovery and self-orientation. As a writer, I’m working to find a certain mesh between feelings of infinity and growing within, and I hope to broaden this exploration of the human experience at UC Berkeley School of Journalism.

As a sports reporter for Oakland North I’ve covered stories ranging from Oakland Ballers’ fans rallying for a historic win to Mexican soccer fans gathering outside the Coliseum despite federal immigration fears…

I feel pulled to be a reporter because I actively put myself in vulnerable positions to pursue the truth. Through my writing, I aim to underscore the idea that literature connects us to wider experiences. I’ve always believed that voices and storytelling can have the power to enhance sense by a million and I’m willing to continue exploring in higher education and beyond.