Student Information
Graduate StudentMass Communication
Cronkite School-Journ/MassComm
Long Bio
Francisco Soriano is a graduate student at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, developing his craft as a travel writer specializing in immersive, human-centered storytelling. Having lived in Southeast Asia and Latin America, he draws on firsthand experience with diverse cultures to explore journeys that reveal the heart, rhythm, and meaning of a place. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former behavioral health clinician, Francisco approaches travel with curiosity, empathy, and fearless openness, seeking off-the-beaten-path adventures, pilgrimage routes, and culturally rich experiences that inspire reflection and connection.