ABOUT ME
I help organizations navigate information chaos by verifying what's real and exposing what's not. When disinformation spreads or complex geopolitical events unfold, I'm the one who digs deeper, verifies faster, and delivers clarity.
Bilingual investigative journalist (Spanish-English) with international experience leading information and video verification projects through Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). I drove the first-ever dedicated Latin American position at Storyful, a News Corp organization.
Proven track record in technology-driven investigative journalism, digital rights protection, breaking news coverage, and human rights advocacy. Specialized in the ethical use of digital tools and artificial intelligence to analyze, verify, and communicate complex information.
I combine excellent writing skills with advanced analytical and technical capabilities in geolocation and network analysis to transform complex data into impactful multimedia stories.
With a Master's degree in International Peace Studies and strong interpersonal skills paired with intellectual curiosity, I strategically address the challenges of today's information ecosystem.
Content I have verified has featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, ABC, CBS, Sky News, TVN, Clarín, among others.
My work and studies have taken me to Colombia, Ireland, Turkey, the Netherlands, and Kosovo. Always ready to discuss emerging technologies, human rights, and the stories shaping our world.
I'm an avid music fan with a soft spot for live music, a devoted podcast listener, and I'm slightly dependent on my Kindle.
WHAT I DO
Investigate & Verify:
OSINT investigations, geolocation, metadata analysis, and AI-powered verification using ethical research methods to expose disinformation and document human rights abuses. Breaking news coverage focused on accuracy and speed.
Report & Communicate:
Excellent bilingual writing and editing skills used for storytelling that translates technical findings for diverse audiences through impactful multimedia projects.
Analyze & Contextualize:
Geopolitical analysis grounded in Peace Studies and deep Latin American expertise, connecting individual events to broader patterns of conflict and power.
Lead & Collaborate:
Proven track record managing international clients across time zones, coordinating regional coverage, and building media relationships that amplify impact.
IT SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2025 - January 2026
Dublin, Ireland
Drive the first-ever dedicated Latin American position at Storyful (NewsCorp), developing the OSINT strategy for regional news coverage and leading the management of strategic commercial relationships.
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Positioned Latin America as the fastest-growing operation by building databases, providing breaking news coverage, and licensing viral videos.
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Increased regional content 14 times in two-and-a-half years and boosted content downloads by over 65%, significantly expanding the region's presence through proactive identification of relevant stories and rigorous verification.
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Achieved 100% client retention and contributed to the acquisition of 18 new clients, strengthening the region's business position through consistent delivery of high-quality, verified content.
October 2023 - July 2025
Dublin, Ireland
Discover, verify, and acquire user-generated videos of global news events using advanced OSINT techniques, manage licensing processes with content creators, and write copy for publication.
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Verified over 1,700 videos using advanced geolocation techniques and digital verification tools.
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Identified emerging stories on social media before competitors and established direct contact with witnesses and content creators at breaking events.
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Successfully managed over 300 licensing agreements with content creators across multiple time zones, combining negotiation and cross-cultural communication skills to secure exclusive video rights for global clients.
Support and implement a weekly online education programme directed at Irish adolescents, teaching them about:
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Gender Issues
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Global Inequality
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Climate Change
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Children's Rights
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Activism
2022
Dublin, Ireland
Develop and execute the digital marketing and communications strategy for Colombia's leading professional transition firm by managing social media, corporate events, SEO-optimized web content, and email marketing campaigns, from brand awareness to customer conversion.
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Increased LinkedIn followers by 230% and consistently attracted more than 150 attendees to monthly webinars through strategic social media content campaigns.
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Launched an innovative professional networking service that connected more than 70 unemployed professionals with target companies.
2019 - 2021
Bogotá, Colombia
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE & COPYWRITER
2020
Bogotá, Colombia
(Remote)
Managed and supervised a portfolio of six client accounts, effectively promoting brands through strategic communication and content management on Instagram and Facebook.
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Collaborated fluidly with clients, suppliers, influencers, content creators, and internal teams to implement online strategies and drive engagement in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and achieving targets consistently.
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Enhanced account engagement by an average of 350%, demonstrating a keen ability to optimize online presence.
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
2019
Bogotá, Colombia
Supported the multimedia content strategy of Colombia's most important peace research center by managing social media, producing audiovisual content, coordinating high-impact events, and publishing research articles for digital and print platforms.
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Increased social media engagement by 130% through strategic creation of video and audio content for Facebook and Twitter.
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Managed high-impact events that attracted more than 250 in-person attendees and more than 500 virtual viewers.
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Published 10 research articles for the website and Cien Días magazine, contributing to the dissemination of specialized knowledge on conflict, peace, and social justice in Colombia.
FIELD COORDINATOR
Co-directed the successful execution of the English Immersion Summer Program at Robert College, a prestigious high school established in 1863, renowned as the oldest continually running U.S. school founded outside of the country.
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Led a diverse team of 45 people under my direct supervision.
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Designed engaging activities for over 300 children aged 7 - 14.
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Demonstrated exceptional leadership and organisational skills, earning a promotion to manager in a short time.
2019
Istanbul, Turkey
EDUCATION
2021 - 2022
Dublin, Ireland
INTERNATIONAL PEACE STUDIES
MPhil
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Elected as the Student Representative.
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Dissertation: ‘The Consequences of the War on Drugs in Colombia and Europe: A Wide-Ranging Look into the Drug Issue’
2014 - 2019
Bogotá, Colombia
COMMUNICATION STUDIES & JOURNALISM
Undergraduate
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Fake News & Data Verification Laboratory Scholarship
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Colombiacheck, Facebook, Deutsche Welle Akademie and Pontifical Xavierian University
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Dissertation: "Soy inmigrante y puta, ¿soy veneca? ‘Humour and Pain in the Narrative of Memes Depicting Venezuelan Sex Workers in Bogotá’
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Co-speaker at UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) - Perú Event: "Sex Work in Bogotá and Arequipa: A Look from Academia and Activism".
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EXCHANGE SEMESTER
Scholarship
2017
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Supply Chain Investigations
Online
The AI Equity Imperative: Building a More Inclusive Future with AI
Online
ChatGPT: Crafting Exceptional GPTs for Enhanced Productivity and Innovation
Online
OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence)
Online
Peacebuilding in Post-Conflict Areas: Diplomacy, Leadership and Negotiations
Prishtina, Kosovo
Humanitarian Action, Post-conflict, and Building Peace Culture
Bogotá, Colombia
Humanitarian Communication: Addressing Key Challenges
Online
Audio-visual Storytelling for Social Media
Online
Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice
Online
REFERENCES
As her former colleague at the RCSummer program in Istanbul, Turkey, I observed Laura’s exemplary work. Her academic skills in International Peace Studies, professionalism in a multicultural environment, initiative, and eagerness to learn, make her ideal for any human rights role. Working together in 2018 and 2019, I found her responsible, dependable, and hard-working, forming strong relationships with both participants and colleagues. In 2019, Laura was promoted to Coordinator with added administrative responsibilities, where she excelled. Laura would be an asset to any team, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for any endeavor she chooses to pursue.
Binnaz Poşul, Robert College