Iris Guzman Kolaya was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Following a career in journalism and communication, she decided to pursue her love of history. Iris particularly enjoys researching and writing about the people and events that have shaped South Florida. She lives in Coral Gables, Florida with her family.
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
Experience
HISTORICAL RESEARCHER & WRITER
Self-employed
UNITED WAY OF MIAMI-DADE
Director, Public Relations
WPTV (NBC), WEST PALM BEACH, FL.
General Assignment Reporter
WJCL (ABC), Savannah, GA
General Assignment Report
Florida News Channel | WBBH (NBC), Naples, FL.
Reporter, Photographer, Editor
Miami Herald, Miami Beach Neighbors
Staff Writer
Education
University of Miami, BS in Communications
Majors: Broadcast Journalism and English Literature