Meet Marco Hernandez: Candidate for the SND Board of Directors

Marco Hernandez

Current Title: Graphics Editor
Organization: New York Times
Country: United States

SND Vision

SND transformed my career by propelling me into international media while I was in Costa Rica. I believe that this organization not only recognizes the best of design and creates professional connections, but it's also a breeding ground for opportunities on a global level.

Bio

Marco Hernandez has worked in graphics for over 20 years, including Reuters, Singapore; La Nación, Costa Rica; and The South China Morning Post, Hong Kong. Marco joined The New York Times in 2021. Marco has received more than 160 awards from the Society for News Design, including "World's Best Designer" in 2021, and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2020 for his work with Reuters covering the protests in Hong Kong. Marco was also part of the team that won the 2023 and 2024 Pulitzer Prizes for coverage of the war in Ukraine and Gaza, respectively. In 2023, Ball State University honored him with the Majeri Award for Innovation and Leadership in Journalism. Marco grew up in Costa Rica and speaks Spanish. Having lectured on information design, he is always happy to share his experiences.