Tomoki Chien

Tomoki Chien is a skilled journalist and founder with extensive experience in media and reporting. Currently serving as a reporter for The San Francisco Standard, Tomoki splits time between Los Angeles and San Francisco. As the founder and editor of Morning, Trojan, a USC newsletter, Tomoki has achieved impressive engagement metrics, including a 77% open rate and 15% click rate. Previous roles include founder and CEO of College Brief, where Tomoki edited daily newsletters across California, and photo intern at USC Athletics, where a passion for sports photography was developed. Tomoki also served as photo editor and reporter at Daily Trojan, where an article authored became one of the most-read pieces in the outlet's history. Tomoki's journey began with the founding of the Midpeninsula Post, an independent high school news outlet that gained significant readership. Educational background includes studies at the University of Southern California and Los Altos High School.