Meet the Foot in the Door Fellows Class of 2026 — Amy Dannara Lopez

Amy Dannara Lopez is a first-generation Mexican-American from the city of Bell, California. As a recent USC graduate navigating the job market, she holds a B.A. in Journalism and two minors in Entertainment Industry and Cinematic Arts. Her work history includes two years as a Radio Producer for Annenberg Media, where she covered topics such as immigration, entertainment, Los Angeles, breaking news, and more. It is there where found her love for radio reporting and won Best Radio in the Student Media category at the 67th Southern California Journalism Awards. Ultimately, Amy finds that her greatest passion is connecting with people through storytelling and creating all sorts of media. Her biggest reporting interests lie in entertainment and underrepresented communities. You can find her portfolio at amydlopez.com, where she showcases her work in both journalism and film, and on LinkedIn.