Alayna Mazurek
Hello
My name is Alayna Mazurek
I am a research and program associate at 100 Days in Appalachia, helping advance the organization’s major activities in research and policy work, associated program, project and event management and coordination, and supporting integrated strategic communications across diverse research, reporting, programming, and special projects.
In May 2022, I graduated with my Master of Science in Journalism (MSJ) degree from West Virginia University with minors in marketing and strategic social media. I have worked as a journalist, digital content strategist and researcher with a demonstrated record of experience in news reporting, photography, videography, digital video operations, AP Style, data analytics, strategy planning, creative writing, content creation, and website development. I am from Appalachia and am passionate about sharing the stories of the region while fostering meaningful collaborations with its diverse and vibrant community.
While at WVU, I was news editor for WVU’s independent student newspaper The Daily Athenaeum, summer reporter for the Charleston Gazette-Mail, digital content strategist for the WVU Davis College, graduate assistant for WVU Research and WVU Magazine, and research assistant for the WVU Department of Communications.
Services
Photography
With photojournalism, I love meeting new people, capturing the beauty in every day moments and celebrating the unique perspectives of the world around us. My photography has been featured in WVU Magazine, The Dominion Post, The Daily Athenaeum, The Charleston Gazette-Mail and more.
Videography
Shooting video and transforming each individual scene into a collective and inspiring story is my passion. My intension with every video I create, is to transport the viewer into the world of the film, to see the characters' story and join in their journey.
Article Writing
I began my storytelling journey with writing. I have written for three newspapers, two magazines, online publications and advertising firms. Through these experiences, I have met so many incredible people both in the newsrooms and out in the feild.
