Chengchao L.
M.S. Journalism Student @Columbia University
- Role
- Senior Coach at Cuny K16 Initiatives
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chengchao L.
Chengchao Li is a journalist and photojournalist, currently based in New York City. He earned dual degrees in Journalism and International Relations from Boston University and is pursuing a master\'s degree at the Columbia University School of Journalism. Chengchao\'s work focuses on narrative profile writing, documentary-style photojournalism, and multimedia reporting. He has reported on immigrant communities, labor issues, and civic life, including coverage of major public events such as the Labor Day Parade. His newsroom and media experience includes The Daily Free Press, BU Productions, and several community-based nonprofit organizations, such as National September 11 Memorial & Museum and The City University of New York. He is skilled in breaking news reporting, enterprise feature writing, photo and video production, field reporting, and multimedia storytelling for digital platforms and diverse audiences.Passionate about amplifying marginalized voices, Chengchao’s reporting centers on immigration, social justice, and cultural identity. He aims to expand his work at Columbia and beyond by combining rigorous reporting with visual storytelling to broaden public understanding of marginalized communities.
Experience
Senior Coach
Mar 2025 — Present · NY, US
Led and supported a 15-person coaching team by planning trainings, facilitating weekly hub meetings, and coordinating ongoing communication with the core team- Facilitated interviews, orientations, and training sessions for Bridge Coaches and Supervisors.
Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Journalism
2023 — 2025
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Journalism
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
Master of Science - MS, Journalism
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations and Affairs
2023 — 2025
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