Welcome to HS Insider
Los Angeles Times High School Insider is a community of young readers, thinkers and storytellers.
The foundation of HSI is this user-generated content platform where young people from around Southern California, across the country and even throughout the world can share the stories that matter to them.
Beyond a platform, HSI also creates opportunities for young people to develop their writing, media literacy and multimedia skills, connect with L.A. Times staff and immerse themselves in the field of journalism.
For questions or comments please reach out to hsinsider@latimes.com.
Meet the Team
Isabella Balandrán
Special Projects Lead, Public Affairs
Isabella Balandrán is a journalism major at California State University, Long Beach, having transferred from Orange Coast College. After interning with HS Insider the summer before her senior year at Mater Dei High School, Isabella discovered and fostered her passion for journalism. When she’s not running the backend of HS Insider, Isabella enjoys keeping up with news, watching live music and spending time with her family and dogs.
You can contact her at isabella.balandran@latimes.com.