ALUMNI ANGLES
TOM LLAMAS
FIGHTING MISINFORMATION
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by Elena Cecil
e know Tom Llamas as a network
news anchor. He has reported on everything from politics to natural disasters to COVID-19. While being a journalist is a major part of Tom’s life, he is so many other things. First and foremost, he is a father to three beautiful children and a husband to his wonderful wife. He is a Cuban-American and the son of immigrants, and he brings his heritage and passion to every story he covers. “My job is not just to communicate and inform, but also to empower and inspire,” Tom says. There is so much darkness in the world that it’s important to remember the light, and as a journalist, Tom strives to provide as much accuracy and positivity as possible. “I’m a communicator,” Tom says. “I’m objective, and I share the truth. My
Photos: ABC News
job is to tell a complete
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story and connect with