Carlos Gieseken

Carlos Gieseken is an experienced reporter and consultant with a strong background in economic development and business strategy. Currently serving as an Economic Development Reporter for the Pensacola News Journal since January 2015, Carlos previously held an internship at LAUNCH Innovative Business Accelerator, where key contributions included market research and the development of a startup evaluation system. Prior roles include Information Specialist at the Texas Department of Transportation, where project management and customer insights were emphasized, and reporter positions at Gannett Newspapers, focusing on higher education and local government. Carlos also has experience in claims adjusting and editorial assistance, complemented by an M.B.A. from Baylor University and master's degrees in journalism from Boston University and English from Syracuse University.