Daysia Tolentino is a writer and journalist. She has work featured in MuckRock, MIT News, Boston magazine, and DigBoston.
Daysia has experience in magazine writing, investigative reporting, and audio journalism. She graduated from Emerson College in 2020 with a B.S. in journalism. Broadly interested in culture and social issues, her work covers topics ranging from DIY concerts to revenge porn.
In addition to being a writer, Daysia has experience in layout design and creative direction. She is also an award-nominated amateur makeup artist specializing in editorial makeup.
When she's not working, Daysia can be found at the nearest used bookstore or melting her brain on TikTok (there is no in between).
selected works.
Throwing lifelines to job seekers after incarceration
MIT News, August 2019.
Revenge porn laws face an unexpected civil rights obstacle: The First Amendment
MuckRock, December 2018.
Speaking Truth and Speaking Truth with Poets Reading the News
Deadnite Magazine, August 2017.
Going Underground: Exploring Allston's Indie House Shows
WERS, April 2017.