Ryan Villarreal is a journalist based in New York City.

He is currently a foreign affairs reporter at the International Business Times, where he covers Latin America. Additionally, he reports on human rights and environmental issues worldwide.

His previous work has appeared in print and online in the San Francisco Chronicle and local news publications in Oakland, Calif. and Westchester, New York.

In addition to newswriting and features, he is well-versed in visual storytelling through photography and video.

He holds a Master of Science degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism (Class of 2011).