Leqi Zhong

Leqi Zhong is an experienced journalist currently serving as an Education Reporter at McClatchy, where responsibilities include writing local accountability stories focused on economics, education, and community engagement in the Fresno metropolitan area. Additional roles include Freelance Writer and Intern Reporter for The Daily Dot, with a focus on investigative research and writing about tech trends and misinformation. Prior experience includes positions at PALO ALTO DAILY POST, the Investigative Reporting Program, CNBC, and NBC News, contributing to reporting on various topics such as technology, personal finance, and environmental issues. Leqi Zhong holds a Master of Journalism from UC Berkeley and has participated in an exchange program at Stanford University. A Bachelor of Arts in Journalism was earned from Guangdong University of Finance & Economics.