• by Ray Schultz , February 11, 2025

The L.A. Local News Initiative, a new nonprofit focused on supporting the local press in Los Angeles, has named Michele Siqueiros as its founding chief executive officer.

Siqueiros was president of the Campaign for College Opportunity from 2008 to 2024, building it from a startup into a higher education advocacy organization. 

"As the daughter of immigrants who built a life here, I've experienced firsthand how access to reliable local information can transform lives,” Siqueiros says. “Strong local journalism serves two vital functions — it celebrates and amplifies community voices while holding power accountable.”