Like a cat, Davi has lived many lives, despite being a self-described dog person (but don’t let her fool you, she would never refuse a cat cuddle). If you’re curious, or just want more in-depth info about her work experience, you can read about those lives here.

The short version? Davi Merchan is an award-winning multimedia journalist, documentary filmmaker, writer, creative, founder, and former forensic psychologist. She is passionate about trauma-informed storytelling, uplifting underreported communities, and helping people reclaim the narrative of their lives. Her work has appeared on ABC News, National Geographic, Hulu, CNN, The New York Times, and more.

She is a graduate of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice Honors Program and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. She holds a BA in Forensic Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Journalism and Documentary Filmmaking.