Staff

Billy Jean Louis is the founder and editor-in-chief of Miami Affordable Magazine. Jean Louis brings a decade of journalism experience specifically covering the intersection of community, policy, and social justice: 

∙ Former Executive Editor, Key Biscayne Independent & Liberty City Independent: Hired specifically to launch the Liberty City Independent, building relationships with key housing stakeholders and covering communities often ignored by mainstream media 

∙ Legal reporting for Bloomberg Law: Expertise in translating complex legal frameworks into accessible community information 

∙ Diversity, equity & inclusion coverage for Baltimore Sun: Deep understanding of how systemic inequities play out in housing policy and community development 

∙ Tourism reporting for South Florida Business Journal: Economic development perspective that understands how housing connects to workforce development and community prosperity 

∙ University of Florida graduate: Strong academic foundation with ongoing Miami community connections built over years of local reporting