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 in 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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The historical museum welcomes the Spanish-speaking community to learn about the man who introduced the first American English dictionary. -
The art installation incorporates healing with memories of home for a community-based art group of migrant women -
En medio de las continuas declaraciones del presidente electo Donald Trump sobre amenazas de deportación masiva, los funcionarios de Connecticut intentan llevar calma a las comunidades indocumentadas. Aseguran que el estado cuenta con salvaguardias legislativas como la Let Trust para proteger a las personas indocumentadas. -
Los oficiales estatales y grupos de defensa expresan su apoyo mientras se preparan para combatir las amenazas de Trump de llevar a cabo los mayores esfuerzos de deportación en la historia del país. -
As President-elect Trump takes office in January, elected leaders in Connecticut say they hope to reassure undocumented residents regarding deportation concerns. They point to the Trust Act, which came about in 2013 after some neighborhoods in Connecticut faced federal raids.
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Across the state, communities and leaders are rallying to affirm that Connecticut will stay a welcoming place for immigrants.
