Juan Miguel Jocom

Born in the Philippines and now based in Seattle, Juan is a journalist and storyteller driven by empathy, curiosity, and a commitment to equity. He reports on underrepresented communities with a focus on drag, queer culture, and social justice. Through the Bonderman Fellowship, Juan hopes to explore how news is disseminated and consumed in rural, mountainous communities, from the Andes to Central Asia. He is also interested in how these communities define success, and how platonic male relationships are expressed across cultures. He believes in the power of human-centered storytelling to foster connection across borders and experiences.