Andrea Baltodano is a Nicaraguan-born journalist based in Stockton, California, covering politics, immigration, and civic engagement. As Co–Editor-in-Chief of The Collegian and contributor to Stocktonia and CalMatters, she reports stories that inform, connect, and inspire action.
Born in Nicaragua, Andrea moved to Stockton, California, in early 2024 to pursue Associate’s Degrees in Journalism and Political Science at San Joaquin Delta College. Her passion for storytelling began at age 15, covering soccer and uncovering the stories that connect people, power, and identity.
As Co–Editor-in-Chief of The Collegian, Andrea leads coverage of campus life, community issues, and politics with an emphasis on clarity, depth, and human connection. Her award-winning opinion writing has been recognized statewide by the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) for its insight and empathy.
In 2025, Andrea joined Stocktonia as a freelance reporter and was selected as a fellow for the CalMatters College Journalism Network, contributing statewide coverage of higher education and public policy.
Andrea plans to transfer to Sacramento State University to continue studying Political Science and Journalism, with long-term goals of working in political and investigative reporting focused on equity, democracy, and representation.
Recognized for delivering a powerful, time-sensitive opinion piece under pressure at the JACC/ACP Conference in Long Beach.
Honored for “Locked Out of Democracy: An Immigrant’s Reality,” a compelling story spotlighting immigrant struggles and civic inclusion.
