Our Staff
Helen Arase, Managing Editor
Helen Arase is a multimedia journalist, specializing in visual media. Though originally from Claremont, Helen has called Alhambra home for the last few years. She graduated from the University of La Verne with a B.A. in Journalism, concentrating in Photojournalism, and from USC Annenberg with a M.S. in Journalism. She’s always on the lookout for lowrider cars and bakes cookies too often.
Dominic Tovar, Community Outreach Manager
Dominic Tovar is a San Gabriel High School alumnus and received his B.A. in Literature and Digital Media at UC Santa Cruz. By stimulating local engagement and coordinating events, Dominic supports the Alhambra Source’s mission of community integration and youth education. He’s passionate about using community organizing for social good, he loves running at Almansor Park, and is a major foodie. He also contributes news and feature stories to the site.
Virginia Situ, Outreach Intern
Virginia Situ is a San Gabriel High School alumna and just finished her first year at Biola University majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Business Analytics and Biblical Studies. It will be Virginia’s third year interning with the Alhambra Source. From this experience, she learned the value of communication and giving back to the community. When she is not busy studying, she enjoys playing volleyball, the guitar and piano, and watching romantic comedy movies.
Max Tran, Editorial Intern
