Maya Chen
Editor in Chief
Maya leads the Sentinel newsroom, sets editorial priorities and oversees standards, investigations and community accountability.
maya.chen@sdsentinel.com
Elena Ruiz
Managing Editor
Elena directs daily coverage, edits breaking and enterprise stories and coordinates reporting across the Sentinel's local desks.
elena.ruiz@sdsentinel.com
Daniel Ortiz
City Hall and Government Reporter
Daniel covers San Diego city government, county agencies, elections, public spending and the decisions that shape civic life.
daniel.ortiz@sdsentinel.com
Priya Shah
Neighborhoods and Housing Reporter
Priya reports on neighborhoods, housing, homelessness, public safety and the services San Diegans rely on every day.
priya.shah@sdsentinel.com
Lucas Bennett
Climate and Environment Reporter
Lucas covers water, the coast, extreme weather, energy and the region's response to a changing climate.
lucas.bennett@sdsentinel.com
Sofia Ramirez
Business and Transportation Reporter
Sofia follows the regional economy, development, tourism, transit, streets and the systems that move people and goods.
sofia.ramirez@sdsentinel.com
Nina Patel
Health and Science Reporter
Nina reports on public health, research, education, technology and discoveries emerging from San Diego institutions.
nina.patel@sdsentinel.com
Jordan Kim
Arts and Culture Reporter
Jordan covers visual art, music, food, history and the communities shaping San Diego's cultural identity.
jordan.kim@sdsentinel.com
Marcus Lee
Sports Reporter
Marcus covers the Padres, Wave, college athletics and the teams and athletes San Diego follows together.
marcus.lee@sdsentinel.com
Presentation and reach
Visuals and audience
Noah Park
Visuals Editor
Noah leads photography, graphics and visual storytelling, working with reporters to make local news clear and immediate.
noah.park@sdsentinel.com
Amara Williams
Audience and Engagement Editor
Amara connects Sentinel journalism with readers through newsletters, social platforms, events and community listening.
amara.williams@sdsentinel.com