Juan Pablo Chiquiza
Social Media Strategist
About
Juan Pablo handles social media content, planning and scheduling at KUOW. He edits and manages a variety of original KUOW social content, including video. In fact, Juan is behind the station's pivot to video. As KUOW's live shows shifted online streaming during the pandemic, KUOW became a leader and guide for NPR as well as many NPR member stations. Juan also serves as the station's second-in-command photographer and reliably jumps into any situation with his expert skills, from breaking news events such as protests to live KUOW events such as Year in Review, podcast live events, and Town Hall meetings.
Prior to KUOW, Juan spent four years at "I can has cheezburger," creating their Spanish-oriented site, and during that time was able to accumulate 9.5 million followers on social media.
Juan has a degree in Social Communications and Journalism from Universidad de la Sabana in Bogotá, Colombia.
Juan also worked as a newspaper reporter in San Salvador, El Salvador, where he bore witness to terrible gang violence and sometimes became the target of violence himself. Juan grew up in Zipaquirá, Colombia, perhaps born to be a journalist. As a child, he would go door-to-door in his neighborhood simply to chat and ask people questions. Every person in the town knew Juan. He lived a few years in France before moving to the U.S. in 2006, and enjoys speaking French whenever he can. If you're French or from a French-speaking country, please find him at any live event and have a chat.
First and foremost, Juan identifies as "Papa." His two kids are five and eight.
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, French
Stories
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Tensions run high at UW pro-Palestine rally
The University of Washington’s Red Square echoed with hundreds of activists Thursday, chanting, “Free, free, Palestine, within our lifetime.” People climbed the railings of the Suzzallo Library and waved the Palestinian flag. Many held signs reading “Free Palestine.”
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Watch KUOW’s 2023 Seattle Council candidate forum
KUOW'S Soundside "District Dashes"
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The Year in Pictures: Memorable moments of 2023
The last year in Seattle and western Washington brought moments of both heartache and joy.
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Condenado residente del área de Seattle por robar más de $70 mil dólares en una estafa relacionada con tarjetas de residencia
El nuevo año ha traído una pequeña muestra de justicia para tres parejas de inmigrantes indocumentados. En total, fueron estafados por más de 70 mil dólares por un hombre que les aseguró ayudarles a obtener residencia legal en Estados Unidos. El acusado obtuvo el dinero, nunca lo entregó y ahora está cumpliendo su condena en una prisión estatal.
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Photos: First day fits lowkey slapped at Seattle's Roosevelt High
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2024 in pictures: Memorable moments of the year in Seattle
It was an eventful year in Seattle and the Western Washington region. As we look back on 2024, here are some of the images and stories that stayed with us.
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Acusan al condado de Adams de haber violado las leyes santuario del estado de Washington
Un hombre ha iniciado el proceso de demanda en contra de las oficinas del Sheriff del condado de Adams y del fiscal en el este de Washington por presuntamente violar las leyes santuario del estado y someterlo a discriminación y arresto falso.
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Familias de inmigrantes en Seattle se preparan ante la amenazadora llegada de ICE
Desde que Trump asumió el cargo el 20 de enero, la aplicación de la ley se ha intensificado en todo el país. Si bien el estado de Washington sigue siendo un santuario para muchos, algunos inmigrantes están replanteando de cómo vivir su cotidianidad.
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¿Quienes son los habitantes del estado de Washington que corren peligro de ser deportados? Aquí 5 cosas a tener en cuenta
En su campaña presidecial, Donald Trump, se comprometió a deportar a millones de personas que se encuentran en Estados Unidos sin un estatus legal. Una vez asumido el mando, esta promesa no se dio a esperar.
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A este padre de familia lo estaban esperando a las puertas de la iglesia para ser deportado
A medida que se intensifica la aplicación de la ley migratoria, familias como ésta, que llevan décadas juntas, tendrán que enfrentar muchas dificultades al verse separadas por las autoridades federales.