The Pitch
Lucia Verzola
Recent Graduate, Aspiring Writer and Editor
United States
Having recently earned her undergraduate in English and journalism from the University of San Francisco, Lucia is a highly motivated, self-starter dedicated to reaching goals with an eye for detail. She was on staff of her university student-run newspaper, The Foghorn, serving as general assignments reporter and copy editor before leading a team of eleven as editor in chief her final year at USF. She co-led The Ignatian, USF's student-run literary magazine, for the 2021-22 academic year, helping the publication return to print for the first time in two years and spearheading the inaugural Ignatian zine in Fall 2021, a miniature version of the traditional print.
Lucia has strong experience team building and communicating with others. She also performs well under deadline, drawing from her time with The Foghorn as well as working with The Pitch, a Kansas City based independent publication, as an editorial intern. She also enjoys building close relationships with others, having served as a research intern for Bay Area science author, Mary Ellen Hannibal, in Spring 2021. Lucia is quick to adapt to new challenges and willing to take on new roles as required. She places importance on remaining curious and finding inspiration in daily life.
