Vesper Henry | Media Matters for America

Vesper joined Media Matters for America in October 2022 as a researcher for the LGBTQ Program. They received a bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in political science from the University of Georgia. They have bylines in The Red & Black and DEI organization Awesomely Authentic’s blog, as well as previous research experience with the Democratic Governors Association.

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