Biography

Luis Joel Méndez González is an award-winning climate change and environmental investigative reporter for Puerto Rico’s Center for Investigative Journalism. He is a passionate, data-driven investigative and multimedia journalist with a strong interest in stories about Puerto Rico, where he was born and raised. His commitment has led him to collaborate with award-winning investigative teams such as the Miami Herald’s I-Team and El Nuevo Día’s Facts & Investigative Unit. He earned a master’s degree in Information Design and Data Visualization from Northeastern University.