Meet the Team

Pauline Lucas

Production Assistant

Pauline Kylie Lucas worked as a student producer for "KPBS Midday Edition" and "KPBS Evening Edition." She began at KPBS in 2007, covering stories and helping in all areas of the newsroom. She graduated from San Diego State University with honors in December 2012, with a degree in Communications and minors in Journalism and Women's Studies. Pauline moved to San Diego in 2007 from the island of Kaua'i. In her spare time, she enjoys poetry, theater, running, dancing hula, and surfing.

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Health

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