At JJ’s La Puerta, our contributors are not just writers — they are researchers, economists, cultural observers, and storytellers who explore the deeper mechanics of credit, finance, and their societal impact. We believe in thoughtful, responsible reporting backed by data and driven by human stories.
Meet the minds shaping the conversation.
🖋️ 1. Elena Morales
Position: Senior Policy Editor
Elena brings over a decade of experience in financial journalism, with a focus on fiscal policy, credit systems, and public subsidies.
At JJ’s La Puerta, Elena leads investigations on how credit infrastructure intersects with governance, inequality, and rural economies. She is passionate about demystifying tax systems and making loan-related policy more accessible to everyday readers.
🖋️ 2. Daniel Okoye
Position: Cultural Finance Correspondent
Daniel explores the intersection of finance, identity, and creative economies. With a background in sociology and cultural studies, his reporting focuses on how loans and financing shape artistic production, music, and independent publishing across the Global South.
He has contributed to regional media outlets and lectured on the role of microcredit in cultural entrepreneurship. At JJ’s La Puerta, Daniel shines a light on purpose-driven loans, cultural subsidies, and the challenges faced by underbanked artists and collectives.
Outside of reporting, Daniel writes poetry and experiments with analog photography.
🖋️ 3. Claire Thompson
Position: Credit Behavior Analyst & Staff Writer
Claire specializes in consumer credit behavior, credit scoring algorithms, and financial psychology. With a B.Sc. in Behavioral Economics from the University of Toronto and years of experience in fintech consulting, she breaks down the hidden mechanics of borrowing, credit cards, and personal finance traps.
Her work at JJ’s La Puerta often challenges assumptions around debt, offering data-backed insight into how habits form—and how they’re exploited. Claire is particularly interested in the ethics of lending algorithms and the future of equitable credit access.
She’s also a dedicated volunteer at local financial literacy workshops and a weekend cyclist.
Our Contributors’ Mission
Each of our writers brings unique expertise and perspective, but they’re united by a shared goal: to make finance human again. Whether investigating predatory lending, uncovering overlooked data in policy reports, or interviewing artists surviving on grant-backed loans, our contributors are committed to nuance, honesty, and critical depth.
We believe in slow reporting, deep research, and the value of writing that empowers people with knowledge—not fear.
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