Cindy Blanco

About Cindy Blanco

I am a mission-driven communicator and storyteller who believes that people deserve accessible information and the opportunity to connect with their experiences and communities in meaningful ways. 🤓 As deputy editor at Duolingo, I produce engaging, accessible content about language and psychology topics for a diverse global audience. My goal is to make information and education more equitable and impactful through excellent content that resonates with my audience, whoever and wherever they are.

Experience

1. Deputy Editor of Learning Content

   Duolingo

   Aug 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   I have moved into content marketing to reach more learners on more platforms and tell them about my lifelong obsession: language learning! I leverage SEO to create engaging, informative content about learner stories, data trends, and tips & tricks for learners of all backgrounds and proficiency levels. I work cross-functionally with Public Relations, Social Media, and Localization to share language and learning insights with journalists, enthusiasts, and curious minds around the globe.

Education

• Penn State University

  MA, Spanish Linguistics

  2006 — 2008

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Linguistics (Language Acquisition and Phonetics/Phonology)

  2013 — 2016

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  BA, Spanish

  2004 — 2006

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Master’s Degree, Linguistics (Language Acquisition and Phonetics/Phonology)

  2010 — 2013

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  BA, English and Linguistics (majors), Russian (minor)

  2004 — 2006