Valley of the Sun SPJ and the Arizona Latino Media Association welcomed multimedia journalist and independent filmmaker Valeria Fernández Aug. 21 for an appearance in the art gallery at Joy on Fourth in downtown Phoenix. SPJ will honor Fernández in October as a Fellow of the Society, SPJ’s highest honor for a journalist. Independent journalist Carmen Marquez interviewed Fernández under the gaze of a portrait of painter Frida Kahlo to a gathering of more than 30 people. Here is a photo slideshow of her appearance:
Photos by ALMA and SPJ
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix. 
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix. 
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix. 
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix. 
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix. 
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix. 
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix. 
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix. 
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix. 
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix. 
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix. 
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix. 
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix. 
Valeria Fernández was interviewed by Carmen Marquez at an SPJ/ALMA event Aug. 21, 2025, in downtown Phoenix.
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