I’m a journalist because I’m a natural storyteller and I care deeply about amplifying the voices of all marginalized communities. As the lines between our tangible world blur with our digital one, I believe it’s crucial to maintain relationships and trust between people and journalists to better inform them about the world around them. I’m a first-gen Latino with roots all over Los Angeles’ Eastside neighborhoods and want to bring my experience covering culture, health, tech and education to wherever I land in my career.

Andrew is a reporter at Boyle Heights Beat, click here to view latest articles.