A graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a bachelors of arts in journalism, with a concentration in news reporting and writing.
Lourdes Vazquez extensive experience comes from covering a wide range of topics from immigration, youth violence, and education.
Vazquez has worked in different media platforms of journalism from newspapers-Extra News, The Chicago Reporter, and Al Dia.
As well as broadcast-Telemundo Dallas/Fort Worth, CBS 2 Chicago-Investigative Unit,
Vazquez is a Chicago native, but parents and brother reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Vazquez ranges in Goliad County and is the diversity reporter at the Advocate.