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 journalists 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 Cal State Long Beach. She first found her passion for journalism as a high school student with HS Insider in 2015. In her free time, she 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.
Kam Garcia-Hosseinzadeh
Program Coordinator
Kam Garcia-Hosseinzadeh is a Cal State Dominguez Hills alum with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Kam’s passion for journalism began as a sophomore in high school, determined to find the right pathway for voicing their opinions on topics that matter to them. Outside of HS Insider, Kam enjoys exercising on the beach, reading and critiquing news media, creative photo editing and listening to music — specifically darkwave, gothic rock and heavy metal.
You can contact them at kamran.garciahosseinzadeh@latimes.com