Carolyn Burt is a recent graduate of California State University, Northridge. Prior to joining Southern California News Group, she was a part of the Los Angeles Times 2022 intern class as an audience engagement intern. During her college career, she held numerous leadership positions for her campus newspapers including managing editor for CSUN's Daily Sundial and editor-in-chief for the Corsair, Santa Monica College’s award-winning student publication. A life-long Californian, she enjoys taking in the scenery her home state has to offer, whether it be hiking in the mountains or spending a day at the beach.