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Bianca Llerena

@biancallerena

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I edit and tell community-centered stories across publishing and radio.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for writing, editing, publishing, or media work that combines research and storytelling to help people better understand communities, places, and natural landscapes.

I’ve led Wake Magazine’s Voices section, guiding about 30 opinion pieces and personal essays from submission to publication while preserving each writer’s perspective.

As Poetry Editor for The Tower Magazine and broadcast staff at Radio K, I’ve selected and edited creative work, hosted live music broadcasts, and connected with audiences through storytelling and programming.

I’m drawn to research, writing, and editing that help people understand their communities, places, and natural landscapes. My work also includes youth storytelling programs and customer-facing roles that strengthened my communication, organization, and adaptability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Voices Editor

Wake Magazine

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 11 months)

Led the Voices section of a student publication, guiding approximately 30 opinion pieces and personal essays from submission to publication. Edited student writing with attention to voice, structure, clarity, and audience connection.

Editing Writing Collaboration Publication Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts, English

Grade: 3.695

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework includes Environmental Issues and Solutions, Magazine & Feature Writing, Multimedia Production & Storytelling, Editing & Publishing, Business of Publishing, and Literary Magazine Production.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Media and Information and a certificate in Business and Publishing, maintaining a GPA of 3.695.