Kairi Lowery is a former journalist for the Miami Herald.



She was a breaking news intern who reported on politics. She graduated with a BA in journalism from the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications, and she joined McClatchy in 2026. Kairi has three years of experience in journalism.



During her time at the University of Florida, she completed four journalism internships, including at the Orlando Sentinel, where she covered Florida politics and immigration. She also reported for the Fresh Take Florida news service, with her work published in major state outlets including the Tampa Bay Times, the South Florida Sun Sentinel, and the Tallahassee Democrat. She was awarded eighth place in the Hearst Journalism Awards' innovative journalism category for her aerial analysis of the South Florida detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."



Outside the newsroom, she enjoys spending time at the beach with a book, listening to vinyl records, and cheering for the Florida Gators football team.