Katherine Ortiz

Katherine Ortiz is a reporter for CalMatters, where she covers the ways the tech industry influences the lives of everyday people. Previously, she worked for Business Insider, as well as the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, where she covered business, tech, and innovation stories across industries. You can also find her byline at publications including WitnessLA and LA Taco. Based these days in the Central Coast, Katherine is a proud graduate of Moorpark Community College, California Lutheran University, and the University of Southern California. When she isn’t filing records requests or combing through databases, you can find her walking her dogs on the beach or experimenting in the kitchen.