Connecting people one story at a time

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Shriya Bhattacharya is an Indian American freelance writer and journalist based in New York City. She is Brown Girl Magazine's youth editor and has reported for Teen Vogue, Business Insider, Prism, and other publications. Before pursuing journalism, she worked for the United Nations Foundation's global sexual and reproductive healthcare initiative.

Shriya is a firm believer in the power of human connections: through her writing, she seeks to amplify minority voices who want their story told. Some of her reporting interests are global health, youth activism, and South Asian culture.

Shriya graduated from Agnes Scott College in 2018 with a B.A. in international relations and dance. She has lived in India, Belgium, and the U.S. and has traveled to 14 other countries. Her free time is spent outdoors in nature, taking dance classes, and running around NYC in search of great coffee.

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ABOUT SHRIYA

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I narrate my experience transitioning to journalism from another industry and interview those who've done the same.

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Four students of color talk about why there is a racial disparity in study abroad programs and how TOCA helps them overcome these barriers.

I WORKED FOR THE UN FOUNDATION BUT STRUGGLED TO GET A JOB IN JOURNALISM. THE INDUSTRY NEEDS TO BE MORE OPEN TO PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE CAREER PATHS.

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Teenagers and young adults explain how and why the farmers' protests in India impact life in the United States and why more young people should get involved.

TEENS OF COLOR ABROAD ADDRESSES RACIAL, ECONOMIC DISPARITY IN STUDY ABROAD

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The professional dance industry was uniquely impacted by COVID-19 and these graduating seniors explain why that makes it more difficult to find a post-graduation job.

INDIAN AMERICAN YOUTH DISCUSS HOW THE FARMERS' PROTESTS IN INDIA IMPACT THE U.S.

FULL PORTFOLIO

6 COLLEGE DANCE MAJORS SHARE HOW COVID-19 CHANGED THEIR POSTGRADUATION PLANS

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This new youth vertical - the first of its kind - will create a safe, inclusive, and diverse space for young people in the South Asian diaspora to express their opinions.

BROWN GIRL MAGAZINE'S NEW YOUTH VERTICAL WILL AMPLIFY YOUNG SOUTH ASIAN VOICES

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Learn how mental health experts are using TikTok to help people access critical resources and information and why this is especially helpful for minorities.

TIKTOK IS A UNIQUE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR