Ismary Santiago-Lugo

Director of Education

Ismary Santiago-Lugo is NEPM's director of education, working with families and learners. She completed a bachelor’s degree in communications at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in Santurce, Puerto Rico. In 2016, Ismary relocated from Puerto Rico to Massachusetts. Soon after moving to western Mass., she was an intern with NEPM’s Connecting Point and the bilingual series Presencia. Ismary discovered her passion for education while working as an administrative assistant at the Holyoke Community Charter School, she became a teacher in 2020 and taught Spanish and ESL. Ismary strives to stay connected to her community and learn from those around her.

NEPM Media Lab

NEPM Interns: Where Are They Now? From Media Mentor to PR Coordinator at Kossi Harris PR

Ismary Santiago-Lugo

NEPM has offered media literacy internships to young people for many years. We are now highlighting the stories of our former interns and showing you what their lives look like today.
NEPM Interns: Where Are They Now? From Media Mentor to co-host of 'Mundo Patriota'

Ismary Santiago-Lugo

NEPM has offered media literacy internships to young people for many years at the station. We want to highlight the stories of our former interns and show you what their lives look like today.