About Olivia Kestin

Olivia Kestin is a Photo Editor for Global Citizen. She studied Political Science and Journalism at George Washington University, with an emphasis on Photojournalism. Previously she covered domestic and international news as a Photo Editor with MSNBC.

Stories

  1. Feature: This Movement of 'Wide Awake' Artists Wants to Rescue American Democracy With Art
    FeatureCitizenship

    This Movement of 'Wide Awake' Artists Wants to Rescue American Democracy With Art

    By Joe McCarthy  and  Olivia Kestin|Oct. 23, 2020

    “Culture is the strongest force we have in our society.” Read more

  2. Feature: This Magazine Is Celebrating Masks This Month With 10 Stunning Covers
    FeatureHealth

    This Magazine Is Celebrating Masks This Month With 10 Stunning Covers

    By Jackie Marchildon  and  Olivia Kestin|Aug. 28, 2020

    “Wearing a mask isn’t the only thing we need to do to tackle COVID-19, but it’s a crucial one.” Read more

  3. Feature: This Campaign Uses Art to Fight Racism and Misinformation Linked to COVID-19
    FeatureHealth

    This Campaign Uses Art to Fight Racism and Misinformation Linked to COVID-19

    By Olivia Kestin  and  Sarah El Gharib|Aug. 19, 2020

    Artists Against an Infodemic addresses systemic racism and fake news connected to the pandemic. Read more

  4. Feature: These Community Health Workers in Mali Are Providing Care One Household at a Time
    FeatureHealth

    These Community Health Workers in Mali Are Providing Care One Household at a Time

    By Olivia Kestin  and  Sarah El Gharib|Aug. 14, 2020

    Muso’s community health workers are making sure everyone gets the care they need amid the pandemic. Read more

  5. Feature: The 3rd Annual Latin American Foto Festival Focuses on COVID-19, Inequality, and Resilience
    FeatureCitizenship

    The 3rd Annual Latin American Foto Festival Focuses on COVID-19, Inequality, and Resilience

    By Olivia Kestin  and  Erica Sanchez|July 28, 2020

    The best photographers in Latin America are displaying their work. Read more

  6. Feature: These Gorgeous Photos of Indigenous Life Are Helping Communities Fight COVID-19
    FeatureNewsHealth

    These Gorgeous Photos of Indigenous Life Are Helping Communities Fight COVID-19

    By Joe McCarthy  and  Olivia Kestin|July 9, 2020

    “Creative and artistic outlets are vital to imagining new ways of moving forward.” Read more

  7. Feature: Protest in Pictures: What the Fight for Racial Justice Looks Like Around the World
    FeatureNewsCitizenship

    Protest in Pictures: What the Fight for Racial Justice Looks Like Around the World

    By Olivia Kestin  and  Leah Rodriguez|June 16, 2020

    Demonstrations in solidarity with George Floyd grew into an international movement. Read more

  8. Feature: 12 Important Moments in the History of Climate Action: In Photos
    FeatureEnvironment

    12 Important Moments in the History of Climate Action: In Photos

    By Olivia Kestin,  Helen Lock  and  Pia Gralki|June 5, 2020

    Young people have pioneered climate action over decades and they aren’t letting COVID-19 stop them. Read more

  9. Feature: 9 Ways Past Health Crises Have Shaped the Response to COVID-19
    FeatureNewsHealth

    9 Ways Past Health Crises Have Shaped the Response to COVID-19

    By Joe McCarthy  and  Olivia Kestin|May 28, 2020

    From contact tracing to pop-up hospitals, past health crises have helped us tackle the current pande Read more

  10. Feature: The Navajo Nation's Lack of Clean Water Has Fueled a COVID-19 Crisis
    FeatureNewsWater & Sanitation

    The Navajo Nation's Lack of Clean Water Has Fueled a COVID-19 Crisis

    By Joe McCarthy  and  Olivia Kestin|May 22, 2020

    “We need water.” Read more

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