Miami Greenovation (includes audio story)

The Miami Greenovation podcast aims to promote sustainable and responsible tourism in Miami. We talk to experts about the eco-friendly tactics being put into place to support conservation efforts. Tune in to learn how to take action to help preserve the city.

Episode 1: Beneath the Palm Trees

Listen to a dynamic conversation with environmental specialist Thomas Dunn who shares the challenges tourist destinations face. We touch on solutions like sustainable urban planning and the power of education. Tune in to learn how to foster responsible and eco-friendly tourism in Miami.

Episode 2: One Cleanup at a Time

Listen to a conversation with Professor John Buschman, director of the Global Sustainable Tourism programs at Florida International University. We touch on his career and his volunteer group, “The Green Team,” came to life. Tune in to learn about sustainable tourism practices that aim to take care of Miami.

Bianca Sanz is a bilingual journalist at Florida International University who has a passion for video creation. She was a writer, anchor and producer for Immaculata La-Salle High School's LionsTV and editor of its newspaper, the Royal Courier. Sanz will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communications and media in Spring 2024.

Gabriela Salinas is a bilingual student journalist at Florida International University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Digital Journalism on a pre-law track. She has gained experience in the legal and communications field through internships at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office and the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Alena Zuckerman is a junior at Florida International University who aspires to be a director of photography in the film industry. She assists the FIU Athletics Department as a camera operator and editor for live sporting events and collaborates with Miami Dade College film students on their projects as a grip, electric, or camera assistant. Zuckerman will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media with a bachelor’s degree in communications and media in 2025.

Brooke Fernandez is a student at Florida International University who is passionate about videography and entertainment media. Fernandez will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital TV and media in Spring 2025.

Maria Perez is a Cuban student at Florida International University who is passionate about videography and video editing. She interned at FIU's ArtSpeak, an online magazine, for a semester. Perez will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communications and media in Spring 2025.