caitlin clift is a new york-based political science and public policy alum from the university of california berkeley.  she holds a specialization in cinematography from the universidad carlos iii de madrid, a certification in international affairs from the university of southern california, and a certification in journalism from the school of the new york times. she has worked as an audio engineer for kalx and kpfa radio stations and has bylines in san francisco chronicle, bay area current, outside lands, and uc berkeley comparative literature undergraduate journal. she currently works as a freelance reporter while pursuing a masters degree in journalism.