About Me
Jennifer Ugwa is a second-year graduate student focused on investigative and narrative storytelling at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Mass Communication from Nigeria, where she reported extensively on environmental issues, health, business, and women in conflict for regional and international platforms. As a reporter for Oakland North Richmond Confidential, the UC Berkeley journalism school publications, she concentrated on covering transportation, small businesses and how sector policies affect residents. Under the Investigative Reporting Project, as part of her thesis, she is working on an investigation that begins to expose structural, legal, financial, labour and health exploitation in combat sport. Jennifer is passionate about topics that intersect environmental issues and social justice. Currently, she is exploring the effects of AI on the environment and media.
Telling stories that challenge systems and amplify voices.
With about five years of experience in journalism, I have reported from various regions across Africa, documenting stories that often go untold. My investigative work has been published in leading publications and has contributed to policy changes and increased awareness on critical issues affecting communities.
My expertise lies in uncovering overlooked narratives, shaping data into stories, and exploring how media influences social change.
Investigative
Journalism
In-depth reporting on environmental degradation, corruption, and climate impact across communities.
Gender
Reporting
Highlighting women’s rights, equity, and representation in local and global narratives.
Health Policy Coverage
Investigating access gaps and healthcare delivery in underserved communities.
Socio-economic Reporting
Exploring poverty, inequality, and policy effects on both urban and rural populations.
Education
And Training
I am a graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley School of Journalism. I hold an M.A. in Mass Communications from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and have completed specialized training in investigative journalism, data journalism, and multimedia storytelling. My continuous professional development includes participation in workshops and fellowships focused on climate, environmental reporting and gender issues in media.
Professional Affiliations
01
Society for Environmental Journalists (SEJ)
02
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
03
Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ)
04
Global Investigative Journalism Network-Women (GIJN-Women)
05
ReportWomen Network
Let's Work Together
I’m available for reporting assignments, media training, speaking engagements, and consultations. Get in touch to discuss how we can collaborate.