LaToya Tooles

LaToya Tooles is a Lecturer in the Department of Journalism at San Francisco State University. She teaches journalism and is affiliated with DCTV in New York City. Her professional background includes roles at YR Media, KQED, OZY Media, and Stanford University, focusing on audio projects and journalism education. She currently serves as president of the SF State Journalism Alumni Association.

Education: Master’s in Digital Media from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism (20XX); Bachelor’s in Print Journalism from San Francisco State University (20XX).

Research & Work: Specializes in audio journalism production and youth media empowerment. Collaborates with organizations like Transmitter and Stanford University on innovative storytelling projects. Active in nonprofit media initiatives through YR Media.

Contact: Office located in Humanities Building, Room 306A (by appointment). Departmental contact: jour@sfsu.edu | (415) 338-1689.