Yohana Desta
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Yohana Desta is a writer and filmmaker based in New York City. She joined Vanity Fair as a staff writer from 2016 to 2023, penning cover stories on high-profile stars like Chadwick Boseman, Kristen Stewart, and Issa Rae. As a seasoned moderator, she has led panels on behalf of A24, the Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA, and more. In addition to her work as a journalist, she is also a screenwriter and director, completing her MFA at New York University’s graduate film program.
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