Lylah Schmedel
Lylah (lie-luh) is a freelance journalist from the Bay Area, where she focuses most of her reporting. Her work has been featured on CalMatters, KQED and the SF Chronicle. Lylah is passionate about uplifting the voices of Bay Area natives and holding local leaders accountable to their constituents. Lylah specializes in local investigations, as well as arts and culture.
EDUCATION
UC Berkeley School of Journalism, 2027
UC Davis, B.A. Anthropology, 2021
EMPLOYERS
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Freelance Journalist for KQED Arts & Culture, College Journalism Fellow for CalMatters, Law Clerk and Pro Bono Project Manager for the Flynn Law Office focusing on plaintiff side employment and civil rights violations.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Investigative Reporters & Editors
REPORTING INTERESTS
Investigations, arts/culture