Elaine RamirezI’m joining CoinDesk to inspire equitability and empowermentWe’re on a 21st-century mission to help you think about economic injustice, surveillance, government transparency and data exploitation.6 min read·Feb 14, 2020----
Elaine RamirezIs it ethical for journalists to own cryptocurrency?Blanket bans on cryptocurrency ownership for journalists will not last long as the understanding of digital tokens broadens.9 min read·Jan 18, 2020----
Elaine RamirezinMedill Media Innovation & Content StrategyHow studying media innovation at Medill prepared us to launch a content startupWe created The Host HQ to prove journalism could thrive on user-centered design. We learned a lot.10 min read·Oct 29, 2019----
Elaine RamirezinMedill Media Innovation & Content Strategy9 tips to boost your news site’s engagementA handful of simple ways can ensure your content survives search engines and readers have the most effective experience.5 min read·Oct 7, 2019----
Elaine RamirezHow this pencil taught me about my Chicago neighborhood’s diversity and generosityI met a mix of business owners and residents, each with a unique take on what makes Rogers Park special.9 min read·Jun 29, 2019----
Elaine RamirezinThe Host HQ TeamThat’s a wrap: Thanks for reading The Host HQOur project has come to a close. But in our final thoughts, we want to share our growth vision for The Host HQ if we continued it.8 min read·Jun 18, 2019----
Elaine RamirezFor my 32nd birthday, I’m recognizing 32 inspiring leaders and friendsSome are artists or activists, others are journalists or entrepreneurs — but they all have their own mission to make the world better.12 min read·May 14, 2019----
Elaine RamirezHow entrepreneurs can tell stories that sellTales of success, failure, fun and legend: There may be no greater tool to create a personal connection than storytelling.6 min read·May 10, 2019----
Elaine RamirezinThe Host HQ TeamJournalism can thrive through design-driven innovation. We aim to prove it.We are addressing needs of Airbnb hosts in Chicago with the aim of developing a solution with scalable potential.3 min read·Apr 30, 2019----
Elaine RamirezinMedill Media Innovation & Content StrategyHow a new Knight Lab class seeks to solve problems in local news“Starting from the bottom up is the approach that leads to structural change in a time that we desperately need it.”11 min read·Apr 15, 2019----