Daniela Doncel
Latino Communities ReporterDaniela Doncel is a Colombian American journalist who joined Connecticut Public in November 2024. Through her reporting, Daniela strives to showcase the diversity of the Hispanic/Latino communities in Connecticut. Her interests range from covering complex topics such as immigration to highlighting the beauty of Hispanic/Latino arts and culture.
At the core of her reporting is one question: ¿quiénes somos? Who are we? Connecticut is home to Hispanics/Latinos from all over the world, representing various countries. Daniela aims to get a full picture of that diversity and demonstrate the impact the communities have on the state.
Daniela has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Arcadia University in Pennsylvania. She worked as the news director at UConn’s WHUS Radio and as a general assignment field reporter and anchor at WTIC NewsTalk 1080.
When she’s not out reporting, Daniela enjoys writing fictional stories, hiking Connecticut’s scenic trails and reading while snuggled up with her Yorkshire Terrier, Meela.
Have a story to share? She can be reached at ddoncel@ctpublic.org.
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Arjelis Heredia and Children’s Community School won a $10,000 prize for work educating students from low-income households. -
The peaceful protests against Trump administration policies took place in more than 20 locations statewide, including Hartford, New Haven, Danbury and more. -
Carlos Alvarado Quesada visited UConn Law students to discuss their role in the future of democracy. -
College student Abraham Lima sheds light on the diversity of Bridgeport’s Latino communities in a series with Bridgeport History Center. -
State Representatives highlight legislation that would help close CT wage gap. -
Democratic Congresswoman Jahana Hayes and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal condemned efforts to close the federal Education Department for its impact on school children in need. -
A bill to establish trade commission between Connecticut and Puerto Rico passed unanimously through the commerce committee. -
Una gran cantidad de activistas inundó el Edificio de Oficinas Legislativas en Hartford el miércoles por la mañana, portando carteles y camisetas azul celeste que expresaban un mensaje claro: “Strengthen the Trust Act Now” [Refuercen la Ley Trust ahora]. -
Immigrant advocates call on lawmakers to make the law even stronger with amendments to proposed bill, while Republicans seek to roll back the current law.
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Crisol and Grupo Quetzal award six women for work in uplifting Stamford community.
