Ari Saperstein (he/him) is the founder and executive director of Los Angeles Reporting Collective. He oversees all of LARC's programming, communications and partnerships. Ari has worked as a producer at KPCC, This American Life & Pineapple Street Studios. 

Khari Douglas (he/him) is a producer at the NFL for their audio programs. He has previously worked as a producer at National Geographic and audio mixer at Vox.

Nicolle Galteland (she/her) is a criminal justice reporter and contributor to outlets like PRX, Lemonada Media, and AFAR. Nikki serves on the board member for the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs

Molly Peterson (she/her) is an editor at CalMatters. A longtime accountability journalist, Molly has worked as a reporter at NPR, KQED and KPCC.

Stefanie Ritoper (she/her) is an audience engagement producer at LAist. Stefanie has won numerous awards for her work documenting marginalized communities in Southern California.

Spence Alcorn (he/him) is a communications strategist and operational consultant specializing in arts, culture, and media. He co-founded Sundance Institute’s Press Inclusion Initiative, designed Milken Institute’s first speakers bureau, and managed PR operations for the Los Angeles Times.