Mariana Graterol is a filmmaker and journalist based in New York. She received a MA in Media Studies with a minor in Anthropology and Design at The New School in 2024. Her art explores the intersection of social equity, diaspora, and belonging through cultural analysis, moving images, and creative writing.

Along with her work at The New School's Student Leadership and Involvement office, Mariana is a 2023 fellow of the Palah Light Lab, a feminist and queer media collective that fosters participation through technology.