I’m a journalist because I’ve always been interested in building an informed community around me. I’m drawn heavily to audio storytelling, specifically, because human voices and natural sounds often cultivate a certain richness that’s unique to the medium. Over the years, I’ve worked with outlets like The University Times (my alma mater’s news publication), the San Marino Tribune and EdSource to publish a significant body of journalistic work. I’m also proud to say I was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California, which continues to help me better understand both the urban and suburban perspectives.

Erik is a Butte County government reporter for North State Public Radio, click here to view the latest work.