Alexandra Pengelly
@allypengelly
Alexandra is a Canadian journalist from Ottawa, Ontario. She is currently covering Roosevelt Island for RentWire and is interested in narrative and investigative writing.
Maria Erives
@mariaferives
María Erives is a Mexican-American journalist pursuing an M.S. in journalism at the Columbia Journalism School. She previously worked for Unpublished Magazine and is currently covering Jackson Heights for RentWire.
Shira Moolten
@shiramoolten
Shira is a journalist from Philadelphia pursuing her master’s at Columbia Journalism School. She is currently covering the Upper East Side and East Harlem for RentWire.
Chantal Vaca
@VacaChantal
Chantal Vaca (she/her) is a journalist from Illinois pursuing her M.S. in journalism at Columbia University and covering Harlem for RentWire. Previously, she worked as an engagement producer for Illinois Public Media’s statewide news talk show The 21st.
Soo Min Kim
@soominkim2018
Soo Min Kim is a journalist from South Korea reporting on Queens for RentWire. She is currently pursuing her M.S. in journalism at Columbia University. In Seoul, she worked as a TV host and broadcaster.
Kate Hinsche
@h1nsche
Kate Hinsche is a journalist from California reporting on Long Island City for RentWire. She previously worked as the Editor-in-Chief for The Colgate Maroon-News and reported on local governments.
Akane Ka
@akikononene8
Akane Ka is pursuing a master's degree at Columbia Journalism School, and reporting on the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights for RentWire. She is originally from Japan and majored in Media Studies for her undergrad degree. She enjoys walking around the city, visiting new places, and having delicious food in NYC.
MacKenZie Rumage
@mackenzierumage
MacKenZie Rumage is a reporter at Columbia Journalism School focusing on affordable housing policy. Originally from southwest Florida, she recently graduated from the University of St Andrews, where she studied Art History and Middle East Studies. She’s interested in international affairs and human rights issues. She’s currently covering Greenwich Village and Soho for RentWire.