Raphael Romero Ruiz is an engagement reporter for The Arizona Republic. Previously, he interned as a bilingual journalist for La Voz Arizona, where he reported on a wide range of topics centering on the experiences of underserved communities in Arizona. Raphael supports the La Voz team by providing insights into the outreach and engagement of bilingual communities in the Phoenix metro area, helping develop strategies to reach younger audiences online. He also writes for the “Your Week” newsletter, a weekly subscriber newsletter that takes readers beyond the headlines on the biggest news stories with reporters across the newsroom.