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Dorrine Mendoza
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Products and Partnerships Lead, American Journalism Project
New Jersey
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From Puerto Rico to California: How AI helped deliver critical information in two languages during the LA fires
By Dorrine Mendoza, Maggie Cogar| American Journalism Project@ From Puerto Rico to California: How AI helped deliver critical information in two languages during the LA fires
From Puerto Rico to California: How AI helped deliver critical information in two languages during the LA fires
By Dorrine Mendoza| Medium@ Dorrine Mendoza·FollowPublished inAmerican Journalism Project·3 min read·--Boyle Heights Beat/Andrew LopezFounded in 2010 as a high school journalism project, Boyle Heights Beat has trained over 300 students, many pursuing careers in journalism, education, law, and community organizing. With strong community support, it has evolved into a professional newsroom, continuing youth mentorship while serving as a trusted local news source.
By Dorrine Mendoza| Medium@ Dorrine Mendoza·FollowPublished inAmerican Journalism Project·4 min read·Jan 31, 2025--In December 2023, Centro de Periodismo Investigativo (CPI), an award-winning newsroom in Puerto Rico, received support from the American Journalism Project’s Product & AI Studio to expose more English-speaking audiences to their work. While AI translation tools held some promise, they didn’t always capture cultural nuances — an important ingredient in CPI’s reporting.
Company Info
American Journalism Project
The American Journalism Project (AJP) is a venture philanthropy organization focused on revitalizing local journalism as a vital civic institution. Founded in 2019 by Elizabeth Green and John Thornton, AJP addresses the challenges facing local news by investing in nonprofit models that prioritize public service. Since its inception, AJP has awarded $55.3 million in grants to 44 partner organizations across 33 states, supported by major funders like the Knight Foundation and Arnold Ventures. AJP's activities include grantmaking to nonprofit newsrooms, capacity building for new news startups, and leadership coaching for newsroom leaders. The organization emphasizes creating sustainable, community-centered news ecosystems, particularly in areas with limited local coverage. AJP's mission is to treat local news as a public good essential for democracy, focusing on equity and civic participation. Under the leadership of CEO Sarabeth Berman, AJP advocates for local news as a crucial part of civic infrastructure, aiming to strengthen the connections between news organizations and the communities they serve.
New Jersey, United States
+1 303-870-8321
Founded: 2019