Ross Brenneman is the education editor for KPCC/LAist, part of Southern California Public Radio, where they oversee a five-person reporting team focused on educational issues. Prior to this role, Ross served as the Director of Media Relations for the USC Rossier School of Education and held various editorial positions at Education Week, where they significantly increased the platform's online presence. Ross began their career in accounting and has also contributed to projects in development for nonprofit organizations. They are currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Rochester.