Mónica Esquivel
Newsroom AssistantExpertise: Hosting, reporting, social media, research, interviewing
Education: Boise State University - B.A. Communication
Highlights:
- Trilingual (English, Spanish, American Sign Language)
- My work consists of animals & nature, Latino affairs, small businesses, and the many cultures you’ll find here in the Gem State.
- Former Voces Intern
Experience:
Hey there! Thank you for following my work, supporting my colleagues, and being curious to learn about our team. I first came to Boise State Public Radio in May 2024 through my internship with Voces. I didn’t have any journalism experience or a background in audio other than what I had dabbled with in the past, but I had a variety of particularly useful skills and I was a quick study. It was devastating when my term came to an end later that summer because it really felt like a match made in heaven, but that’s how I knew my time was well spent.
I entered my senior year at Boise State University that fall with a renewed sense of excitement and purpose, and graduated in May 2025 with a B.A. in Communication, a minor in Spanish, and a certificate in American Sign Language (ASL). I also had the honor of serving as the President for the 2024-2025 school year for the Organización de Estudiantes Latino Americanos (OELA) at Boise State. An organization for connecting Hispanic and Latino students to education and resources for higher education to help them engage, be successful, and build community.
I took the time to celebrate my accomplishments after graduation, and came back to BSPR later that summer to continue reporting and to learn the ropes of hosting. I love a lot of things about my job, but what I love most is using my voice to tell stories that honor and reflect the people behind them. Stories that educate, challenge, inspire, and bring communities together.
Interests:
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing my guitar, various crafting shenanigans and long walks on the Boise Greenbelt.
Contact: monicaesquivel@boisestate.edu
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Irrigation season is here, and that means green lawns, gardens in bloom and time outside. Here’s what to expect, and how to stay safe around the canals as they fill. -
Boise’s 14th annual Treefort Music Fest is this week, and that means street closures, limited parking, and more pedestrians in Downtown Boise. -
In a small town just nine miles east of Salmon, a beloved, Amish-owned market burned to the ground Saturday evening. The Baker Country Market opened in 2015, and was run by the Miller family. It became something of a landmark and popular destination for tourists and locals alike. -
In response to recent immigration raids, four nonprofits have joined forces to support struggling families through the Idaho Familias Assistance Fund. -
In the wake of immigration raids, here and around the country, many families lost their main breadwinner and are struggling to stay afloat. In response, four non-profits came together to create the Idaho Familias Assistance Fund to support families who have been affected. A benefit concert to support the fund was organized by local bands to raise awareness and help ease the financial burden. -
Many low-income families in Idaho are facing uncertain times, as funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, have been paused and only partially restored temporarily amidst a federal government shutdown. Students in Boise decided to host a benefit concert at a popular local music venue to support the Idaho Foodbank. -
In a biology lab on the Boise State campus, a rare and mysterious creature sits in a tank. It has a rich cultural background and looks like it’s wearing a feather boa around its neck. It swims and it sways as if dancing to a Latin rhythm from its homeland, but its livelihood is threatened in the wild. -
Following a string of record-breaking temperatures, many Idahoans are looking for ways to beat the heat like staying indoors, floating the river and using cooling devices. The City of Boise is participating in an urban heat study this summer to combat the effects of climate change. -
The Boise City Council has voted to scale down temporary shelter operations at the Red Lion in Boise. 95 residents live at the downtown hotel, but As local organizations join the city’s efforts to combat the local housing crisis, more opportunities for permanent housing and funding are available. The city anticipates 400 affordable homes to be built within the next three years, providing families with a permanent home. -
An Idaho law barring women and girls who are intersex or transgender from participating in women’s sports is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
