Digital Editor
Cicero Independiente
April Alonso is a visual journalist from Cicero, IL, and co-founder of Cicero Independiente, where she currently serves as Digital Editor and Producer. Her work has appeared in The Chicago Reporter, Chicago Reader, and Borderless Magazine. A former CatchLight Local Fellow, she reported on Latinx changemakers across Chicagoland, combining visuals and narrative to deepen community impact.
At Cicero Independiente, April leads digital publishing and visual content strategy—working closely with editors, reporters, and community members to shape stories that reflect local lived experiences. She collaborates with visual freelancers, oversees multimedia production, and develops creative distribution strategies to ensure stories resonate both online and off.
April also spearheads organizational initiatives centered on care and safety. She oversees staff and freelancer wellness and developed a Freelancer Online Abuse Handbook in collaboration with the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF), establishing protocols around digital security, accessibility, and data protection.
Building Resilient Newsrooms: Developing Safety Protocols To Protect Journalists
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT