Michele Siqueiros

Michele Siqueiros, a Los Angeles native and coalition-builder, became the inaugural CEO of the Los Angeles Local News Initiative in 2025, leading efforts to reimagine local journalism and ensure all Angelenos have access to trusted news. A bilingual leader with deep community ties, she is building a community-centered journalism model, particularly for neighborhoods with limited access to reliable information.Previously, Siqueiros served as president of the Campaign for College Opportunity (2008-2024), transforming it into California’s leading higher education advocacy organization. Her leadership secured over $6 billion in state funding, expanded financial aid for undocumented students, eliminated discriminatory placement practices, and strengthened transfer pathways. She grew the organization to 25 staff, raised $35 million, and built a 12,000-member coalition.A recognized civic leader, Siqueiros serves on boards including The California Endowment, Pitzer College, and Community Coalition. She has been honored with the 2024 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award, MALDEF’s Excellence in Community Service Award, and was named a 2025 Woman of Impact by LA Mayor Karen Bass.Siqueiros holds a B.A. in Political Studies from Pitzer College and an M.A. in Urban Planning from UCLA.