About Me
Welcome to my online portfolio! Growing up in New Jersey, I always knew I wanted to be a writer, but wasn’t until college that I discovered my passion for journalism and moved to Washington, D.C. I’ve covered a variety of subjects throughout my career including D.C. local news, Title IX changes, a presidential election and a worldwide pandemic, but what fascinates me most are the issues impacting young people today.
As a journalist, I’m always find new ways to share stories that make an impact on readers, viewers and listeners. Although I currently work in radio and produce my own podcasts, I also have experience in video production, photography, graphic design and web design. When I’m not working, I love to read, cook, travel, catch up on my favorite TV shows and explore the D.C. area with my friends.
Features
npr newscast
I made my on-air debut on NPR Newscast covering union negotiations with Starbucks. The spot aired on December 17, 2022
Mediafest 2022
In October 2022, I was invited to speak at MediaFest 2022, a conference put together by the College Media Association, Society of Professional Journalists and the Associated College Press. In my session titled “Taking your podcast to the next level”, I got to share everything I’ve learned about podcasting with student and professional journalists, from what equipment to buy to the best recording and editing techniques. The link to my slide deck can be found here.
Free Reign podcast
Free Reign, an intersectional media organization, had me as a guest on their podcast along with two other contributors from the UK and Ireland. We discussed our personal experiences following the 2020 US presidential election and how the news and social media have made an impact on voters.
Student Voices: Lydia Calitri
The Student Voices page of the Julian Bond Oral History Project features the work of students at American University. On occasion, this page will feature interviews conducted by American University students with civil rights activists past and present. Other times, we will feature interviews with American University students about their own work in politics and social activism.
Lydia Calitri, a senior at American University and a member of the class of 2020, is the Editor-in-Chief of The Eagle, the official newspaper of American University. Here, she talks about her personal and family background, the people, events and experiences that formed her social and political consciousness, the role of student journalism in campus life and contemporary politics.
Conducted by Cayla Fox and Elizabeth Groux, members of the American University class of 2020, in Washington, D.C. on October 16th, 2019. Production Assistance: Jessica Merriman
Project Director: Gregg Ivers
cnbc halftime report
In November 2019, I had the opportunity to volunteer with CNBC for a special Veterans’ Day broadcast of Halftime Report at the Women’s Memorial along with two of my classmates and other college students in the D.C. area.
2019 Arts Journalism conference presented by day eight
Day Eight, a local arts organization invited me to speak on a panel at their 2019 Arts Journalism Conference in Sept. 2019 about the future of arts journalism with local arts and theater journalists Robert Bettmann, Chris Kain, Kayla Randall and Sidney Lee.