Aurora Lydia Dominguez is an award-winning educator, journalist, author, cosplayer and pop-culture and entertainment moderator based in South Florida.

She currently teaches Journalism, Creative Writing, and Journalism 1 at Boca Raton Community High School, where she has been a faculty member since 2015 and serves as adviser to the school’s award-winning student newspaper, The Paw Print.

Beginning in August 2026, Dominguez will continue her teaching career at Spanish River Community High School, where she looks forward to mentoring the next generation of storytellers.

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In addition to her work in secondary education, Dominguez is a college professor of Mass Communications and Journalism, teaching courses at the University of Florida and Florida Atlantic University, and has previously taught at Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, the University of Miami, and Miami-Dade College.

Her teaching focuses on journalism, multimedia storytelling, media analysis, and communication studies, helping students connect classroom learning with real-world media practices.  

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Before entering the classroom, Dominguez spent more than fifteen years working as a professional journalist, contributing to outlets such as The Miami Herald, Miami.com, Where Magazine, J-14, Twist Magazine, and numerous digital media platforms.

Today she continues to write as a freelance journalist and cultural writer, covering books, travel, entertainment, and pop culture for a variety of publications. Her work frequently highlights storytelling, literature, fandom communities, and arts experiences across South Florida and beyond. 

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Dominguez was named Teacher of the Year at Boca Raton Community High School (2021–2022) and was one of 50 educators nationwide honored during Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Teacher Celebration. She also studied at Oxford University through the English-Speaking Union scholarship program, earning a certificate in English Literature with a concentration in Shakespeare, politics, and Jane Austen. 

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A passionate advocate for literacy and storytelling, Dominguez frequently moderates conversations with bestselling authors at literary events and festivals, and she is a contributor to the anthology “Saved by the Page,” which celebrates the life-changing power of books.

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Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dominguez holds a Master of Science Degree in Mass Communications and Journalism from Florida International University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, English, and Theater from Universidad del Sagrado Corazón. 

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Currently, she lives in South Florida with her husband, Sebastian, and their beloved cats, Luna and Bailey, who frequently supervise her writing sessions and remind her to take breaks.